UV Printer Operator / Engraver

Position: Operator – UV Printer
Location: Elgin, IL • On-site Posted: 1/5/2026

$18 – $22 Per Hour | Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated UV Printer Operator / Engraver to join our production team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with our sales and production teams to create and decorate products using lasers, UV printers, and mechanical engraving equipment. Training is provided, and this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a specialized, creative manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Run the machines that decorate Crystal, Acrylic, Wood, and Metal products
• Operate Mechanical Engravers, Laser Engravers, UV Printers, and Sandblasting equipment
• Use CO2 and Fiber Lasers to engrave a variety of materials
• Utilize large-format UV printers to decorate awards and recognition products
• Follow production priorities as directed by the Production Supervisor and manage your own production queue
• Work an 8-hour shift starting at 7 am.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in graphic design, engraving, or related fields
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or CorelDRAW
• Willingness to learn new software, equipment, and decoration techniques
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

• Medical insurance, Dental, Vision available
• 2.8 weeks of PTO in the first year
• 4% 401(k) match
• Paid major holidays
• Air-conditioned production environment
• FSA/HSA available
• Clear opportunities for advancement
• Company paid Life insurance

Company Description

National Engravers Inc. manufactures and decorates recognition products, including crystal, pewter, glass, wood, and marble products for use in the gift and award industry.

Our work environment is very clean, air conditioned, and creative space. We are serious about what we do but have fun doing it. Our product is bringing recognition and decorated products to the marketplace. It’s a creative and uniquely rewarding business. Established in 1993 we have 70+ Team members with over 45,000 customers that we work with. We provide a long list of benefits including paid medical insurance and a healthy match 401K, as well as 112 hours of PTO in the first year.