Etcher / Engraver
Quick Facts
Median Salary$41,955
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year Growth+4.49%
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What They Do
An Etcher or Engraver imprints illustrations or text on metal. Uses specialized engraving machinery or a manual process where acid creates imprints on a metal plate.
Core Tasks:
- 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.
What to expect as an Etcher / Engraver
1Earn a High school or GED Diploma
57% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
582 openings for Etchers / Engravers
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