ENGRAVER / PRECISION PRODUCTION OPERATOR
Second Shift | Seasonal (August 2026 - March 2027) | Ritchey Livestock ID
WHO WE ARE
Farmers and ranchers feed the world.
At Ritchey Livestock ID, we make the identification tags they depend on every day to manage and protect their livestock. It may seem like a small thing — a plastic tag with a number on it — but to the rancher using it, details matter.
A wrong number matters.
A faded tag matters.
A missed order matters.
That’s why we exist.
Ritchey is a small company with high standards, deep agricultural roots, and a belief that craftsmanship still matters. We make livestock ID tags that Never Fade, and we work every day to build a company our customers trust completely.
THE ROLE
We are hiring a focused, detail-oriented engraver to help produce custom livestock identification tags.
This is not a chaotic production environment. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys:
- steady work,
- repeatable processes,
- attention to detail,
- hands-on production,
- and the satisfaction of getting things exactly right.
You’ll spend much of your day operating engraving equipment, loading and unloading tags, monitoring engraving quality, and ensuring every order is accurate before it leaves the building.
If you take pride in precision work and can stay focused through repetitive tasks without cutting corners, this could be an excellent fit.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
You might thrive in this role if you’re the kind of person who:
- notices small mistakes others miss
- enjoys organized systems and clean work
- takes pride in accuracy and consistency
- can stay focused during repetitive tasks
- likes hands-on production work
- finds satisfaction in rhythm, precision, and getting things exactly right
- quietly holds yourself to a high standard, even when nobody is watching
This role is often a great fit for people with backgrounds or hobbies involving:
- sewing or embroidery
- crafting or detailed handwork
- machining or assembly work
- gaming that requires focus, repetition, and precision
- quality inspection or detail-oriented production work
This role requires patience, consistency, and attention to detail far more than speed alone.
THE HATS YOU’LL WEAR
· Precision Machine Operator - Operate engraving equipment to produce clear, durable, accurate livestock ID tags.
· Detail Inspector - Catch errors before they reach the customer — names, numbers, spacing, alignment, and engraving quality.
· Production Teammate - Keep jobs flowing, communicate clearly, and help maintain a smooth production environment.
· Quiet Craftsman - Approach repetitive work with consistency, rhythm, and pride.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and understand customer engraving orders
- Pull correct inventory for production jobs
- Load jobs into engraving software (training provided)
- Operate engraving equipment efficiently and accurately
- Inspect finished tags for quality and accuracy
- Maintain production counts and logs
- Perform basic machine adjustments and troubleshooting
- Keep workstations clean and organized
- Communicate issues or questions quickly when they arise
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Required
- Excellent attendance and reliability
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable with repetitive hands-on work
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to stay focused for extended periods
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Preferred
- Manufacturing or production experience
- Mechanical aptitude
- Experience operating equipment or machinery
- You do not need previous engraving experience. We are willing to train the right person with the right attitude and attention to detail
WHY SOME PEOPLE LOVE THIS ROLE
Some people hate repetitive work. Others find deep satisfaction in it.
The right person for this role enjoys getting into a rhythm, improving their consistency, and producing work they can genuinely be proud of at the end of the day.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
PAY & SCHEDULE
We are looking for someone dependable who wants to become part of a stable, long-term team.
- Full-Time - Seasonal - August 26 - March 27
- Second Shift: Monday–Friday | 2:30pm - 11pm
- Starting Pay: $16-$17 depending on experience
REPORTS TO
· Director of Operations
WORK AUTHORIZATION.
· United States (Required).
Ritchey Manufacturing is a drug free workplace. All candidates must be able to pass a drug screen.
THE RITCHEY MANIFESTO(part mission, part why, part purpose, part because)
Ritchey Livestock ID is a little company that believes in big ideas; a company that enjoys the grind of getting better each day. We make farm & ranch life easier through superior service and by producing a livestock ID tag that Never Fades.
COMPANY HISTORY
Eugene “Gene” Ritchey and his wife, Jo, founded Ritchey in 1964. Gene was raised on a dairy farm and became a lifelong farming and ranching businessman. Through Gene's experience in agriculture, he understood the need for livestock identification that lasts for the life of the animal. For over 50 years, Gene, Jo, and their sons Grant and Craig manufactured the only tags in the market allowing numbers and/or letters to be permanently engraved into a dual-colored tag. This unique method results in information that NEVER FADES, guaranteed. Ritchey Ear Tags are second to none in the industry - unsurpassed in legibility, retention, and durability.
In 2020, the Ritchey family sold the company to the Robert L. Kelley Jr. family out of Western Nebraska. The Kelley family, with deep roots in farming and ranching stretching down to 1926, has doubled down on a strategy to provide the best customer experience and identification tag in the industry.
Ritchey Livestock ID is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing an environment of respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you enjoy hands on production, steady work, and repeatable processes?
Work Location: In person
