Etchers & Engravers
Also called: Chemical Engraver, Engraver, Etcher, Photo Engraver
Produced by What they do:
Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.
On the job, you would:
- Inspect etched work for depth of etching, uniformity, and defects, using calibrated microscopes, gauges, fingers, or magnifying lenses.
- Examine sketches, diagrams, samples, blueprints, or photographs to decide how designs are to be etched, cut, or engraved onto workpieces.
- Clean and polish engraved areas.
Knowledge
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Business
- customer service
Engineering and Technology
- design
- mechanical
Skills
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Dependability
- Achievement/Effort
- Persistence
- Cooperation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software 
- Delcam ArtCAM Express
- Gravograph GravoStyle
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Operating system software
- Microsoft Windows
Education
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Examples of Registered Apprenticeship programs include:
- Engraver
- Engraver, Block
- Engraver, Hand, Soft Metals
- Engraver, Picture
- Siderographer
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$30,890
$20,910
$48,910
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