Salary Breakdown
Etchers and Engravers
Average
$37,140
ANNUAL
$17.86
HOURLY
Entry Level
$18,000
ANNUAL
$8.65
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,460
ANNUAL
$18.01
HOURLY
Expert Level
$48,930
ANNUAL
$23.53
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Etchers and Engravers
160
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Etchers and Engravers
Supporting Programs
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Top Expected Tasks
Etchers and Engravers
01
Inspect etched work for depth of etching, uniformity, and defects, using calibrated microscopes, gauges, fingers, or magnifying lenses.
02
Examine sketches, diagrams, samples, blueprints, or photographs to decide how designs are to be etched, cut, or engraved onto workpieces.
03
Prepare workpieces for etching or engraving by cutting, sanding, cleaning, polishing, or treating them with wax, acid resist, lime, etching powder, or light-sensitive enamel.
04
Engrave and print patterns, designs, etchings, trademarks, or lettering onto flat or curved surfaces of a wide variety of metal, glass, plastic, or paper items, using hand tools or hand-held power tools.
05
Prepare etching chemicals according to formulas, diluting acid with water to obtain solutions of specified concentration.
06
Use computer software to design patterns for engraving.
07
Expose workpieces to acid to develop etch patterns such as designs, lettering, or figures.
08
Adjust depths and sizes of cuts by adjusting heights of worktables, or by adjusting machine-arm gauges.
09
Cut outlines of impressions with gravers, and remove excess material with knives.
10
Measure and compute dimensions of lettering, designs, or patterns to be engraved.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Etchers and Engravers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
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