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Etcher / Engraver

Manufacturing and Production
Machine Operators
Etcher / Engraver

Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.

At a Glance

Etcher / Engraver. Typical education: High school or GED. Top skills: Multitasking, Coordinating, Fine Motor Skills.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

1

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Etchers and Engravers

Median Wage

$40,450/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-0.7%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (21)

Fine Motor Skills

5.0

Machine Setup

4.9

Microscopy

4.9

Housekeeping

4.8

Soldering

4.8

Grinding

4.8

General Mathematics

4.7

Quality Management

4.7

JavaScript (Programming Language)

4.7

Vacuum Systems

4.7

Data Collection

4.6

Lifting Ability

4.6

Metal Coating

4.6

Network Routing

4.5

Solvent

4.5

Visual Acuity

4.5

Vector Graphics Editor

4.5

Equipment Operation

4.5

Forklift Truck

4.5

Effective Communication

4.4

Common Skills (9)

Multitasking

5.0

Coordinating

5.0

Operations

4.9

Microsoft Office

4.9

Computer Literacy

4.8

Team Oriented

4.8

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

4.8

Willingness To Learn

4.7

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