How do they match: Etchers and Engravers

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

  • Remove completed workpieces and place them in trays.
  • Remove wax or tape from etched glassware by using a stylus or knife, or by immersing ware in hot water.
  • Cut outlines of impressions with gravers, and remove excess material with knives.
  • Inspect etched work for depth of etching, uniformity, and defects, using calibrated microscopes, gauges, fingers, or magnifying lenses.
  • Neutralize workpieces to remove acid, wax, or enamel, using water, solvents, brushes, or specialized machines.

  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.