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Etchers and Engravers

  • Manufacturing

Tasks

What tasks do Etchers and Engravers perform?

  • 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

What do Etchers and Engravers need to know?

  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


Skills

What skills do Etchers and Engravers need?

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.



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