metal engraver

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metal engraver

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Code

7316.3

Description

Metal engravers make incisions of a design onto a metal surface by carving grooves into it, usually for decorative purposes, including metal weaponry. To cut the design into the surface they use tools such as gravers or burins.

Alternative Labels

engraving drilling operative

engraving drill operative

engraving drill operator

engraving drill technician

engraving mill operative

engraving mill operator

engraving mill technician

engraving set-up operative

engraving set-up operator

engraving set-up technician

engraving set up operative

engraving set up operator

engraving set up technician

hand metal engraver

metal engraver

metal hand engraver

precious metal engraver

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply precision metalworking techniques clean engraved areas determine quality of engraving engrave patterns ensure accurate engravings ensure equipment availability operate engraving equipment operate precision measuring equipment position engraving equipment remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece troubleshoot

Essential Knowledge

types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

apply isopropyl alcohol compute engraving dimensions consult technical resources dispose of cutting waste material inspect etched work mark processed workpiece perform damascening prepare etching chemicals prepare workpieces for engraving prepare workpieces for etching produce customised products select engraving templates transpose designs to engravings verify engraving accuracy

Optional Knowledge

engraving technologies ferrous metal processing manufacturing of cutlery manufacturing of daily use goods manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of sports equipment non-ferrous metal processing precious metal processing types of engraving needles types of metal manufacturing processes

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8b2d562c-8407-49cd-9843-636c352b8c82

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released

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metal engraver

Description

Skills & Competences

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