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Etchers and Engravers, task by task.

The 23 activities O*NET records for this job, each linked to what software can take on. The scored breakdown for this one is still generating.

Job title
Also filed here96
  • liner
  • etcher
  • jogger
  • embosser
  • engraver
  • letterer
  • engrosser
  • processor
  • re etcher
  • retoucher
  • die cutter
  • hand etcher
  • plate maker
  • silversmith
  • and 82 more

The full activity list

All 23 detailed work activities O*NET records for Etchers and Engravers, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 4

Mostly automatable activities for Etchers and Engravers
ActivityJobs
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences37
Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators15
Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment14
Design templates or patterns11

Barely automatable 19

Barely automatable activities for Etchers and Engravers
ActivityJobs
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment37
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment36
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment30
Trim excess material from workpieces27
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references26
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing25
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications20
Clean workpieces or finished products20
Operate cutting equipment19
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products19
Mix substances to create chemical solutions18
Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products14
Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions9
Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces8
Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products7
Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products7
Inspected printed materials or other images to verify quality6
Determine production equipment settings5
Operate equipment to print images or bind printed images together2