How do they match: Etchers and Engravers

  • Inspect etched work for depth of etching, uniformity, and defects, using calibrated microscopes, gauges, fingers, or magnifying lenses.
  • Examine engraving for quality of cut, burrs, rough spots, and irregular or incomplete engraving.
  • Set reduction scales to attain specified sizes of reproduction on workpieces, and set pantograph controls for required heights, depths, and widths of cuts.

  • Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.
  • Inspected printed materials or other images to verify quality.
  • Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
  • Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
  • Clean workpieces or finished products.
  • Determine production equipment settings.
  • Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.
  • Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.
  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.