Etchers and Engravers
Also called Chemical Engraver, Engraver, Etcher, or Photo Engraver
What Etchers and Engravers do
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.
Who tends to enjoy it
Hands-on
People who like building, fixing, working with tools, machines, plants, or animals.
Creative
People who like making things, design, writing, music, and self-expression.
Organizing
People who like keeping things accurate, orderly, and running on schedule.
What you'd actually do
- 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.
A typical day involves
Skills that matter most
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Operations Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
What you'll need to know
- Production and Processing
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mechanical
- Design
- Administration and Management
Where to study for this
College programs that commonly lead to this career, and how many US colleges offer each.
- Graphic Communications, Other 11 colleges
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