Etchers & Engravers

Also called: Chemical Engraver, Engraver, Etcher, Photo Engraver,

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.

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

manufacture and distribution of products

Business

customer service

Engineering and Technology

design
mechanical

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

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

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

You might use software like this on the job:

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

Delcam ArtCAM Express
Western Engravers Supply Vision EXPERT

Operating system software

Microsoft Windows

high school diploma/GED
no high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$30,620

$20,620

$52,660