Etchers and Engravers

Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.

93 alternate job titles:

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Salary Information

Etchers and Engravers: $40,450 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications. Communication
Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products. Development
Mix substances to create chemical solutions. Development
Design templates or patterns. Development
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. General
Determine production equipment settings. General
Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products. General
Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. General
Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment. General
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. General
Operate cutting equipment. General
Clean workpieces or finished products. General
Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products. General
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. General
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products. General
Inspected printed materials or other images to verify quality. General
Operate equipment to print images or bind printed images together. General
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. General
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. General
Trim excess material from workpieces. General
Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions. General
Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces. General
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Adobe Illustrator Graphics or photo imaging software
    Microsoft Windows Operating system software
    Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite Graphics or photo imaging software
    Delcam ArtCAM Express Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
    Gravograph GravoStyle Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
    Western Engravers Supply Vision EXPERT Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
    Computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing CAD/CAM engraving software Computer aided design CAD and computer aided manufacturing CAM system
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