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Career Details : Etchers, Hand

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Description

Etch patterns, designs, lettering, or figures onto a variety of materials and products.

Experience

No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

Education

These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

Tasks

  • Positions and secures workpiece to be etched on setup board.
  • Inspects etched work for uniformity, using calibrated microscope and gauge.
  • Neutralizes workpiece to remove acid, wax, or enamel, using water or solvents.
  • Transfers image to workpiece, using contact printer, pantograph stylus, silkscreen printing device, or stamp pad.
  • Exposes workpiece to acid to develop etch pattern, such as designs, lettering, or figures.
  • Prepares etching solution according to formula.
  • Measures and marks workpiece, such as plastic, fiberglass, epoxy board, metal, or glass, using measuring and calibrating equipment.
  • Fills etched characters with opaque paste to improve readability.
  • Compares workpiece design, such as lettering, trademark, numerals, or lines, to sample to verify development of pattern.
  • Reduces artwork, using reduction camera.
  • Prepares workpiece for etching by cutting, sanding, cleaning, or treating with wax, acid resist, lime, etching powder, or light-sensitive enamel.

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    Frequent Work Context

    • Indoors
    • Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
    • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
    • Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
    • Hazardous Conditions

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