metal engraver
Metal engravers make incisions of a design onto a metal surface by carving grooves into it, usually for decorative purposes, including metal weaponry. To cut the design into the surface they use tools such as gravers or burins.
Also called: engraving mill operator, engraving drilling operative, metal hand engraver, engraving set-up operative, engraving set-up operator, hand metal engraver, engraving drill operative, engraving set up operative
- 13
- essential skills
- 24
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7316
- ISCO-08 group
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8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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Essential skills
13- apply precision metalworking techniques
- clean engraved areas
- determine quality of engraving
- engrave patterns
- ensure accurate engravings
- ensure equipment availability
- operate engraving equipment
- operate precision measuring equipment
- position engraving equipment
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- troubleshoot
- types of metal
Optional skills
24- apply isopropyl alcohol
- compute engraving dimensions
- consult technical resources
- dispose of cutting waste material
- engraving technologies
- ferrous metal processing
- inspect etched work
- manufacturing of cutlery
- manufacturing of daily use goods
- manufacturing of door furniture from metal
- manufacturing of sports equipment
- mark processed workpiece
- non-ferrous metal processing
- perform damascening
- precious metal processing
- prepare etching chemicals
- prepare workpieces for engraving
- prepare workpieces for etching
- produce customised products
- select engraving templates
- transpose designs to engravings
- types of engraving needles
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- verify engraving accuracy
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