2651-16 — Engraver and Etcher (Artistic)

Engraver and Etcher (Artistic) is a professional role responsible for use both hand tools and power tools to inscribe lettering and designs on surfaces— usually metal, glass, or plastic; skilled with computer aided design and manufacturing software, they also create digital versions of designs to program their equipment to create a perfect execution of each piece; inspect etched work for depth of etching, uniformity, and defect and examine sketches, diagrams, samples, blueprints, or photographs to decide how designs are to be etched, cut, or engraved onto workpieces within the creative and performing arts sector.