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Career Guidance Knowledge engineering, manufacturing and construction K072 - manufacturing and processing K0722 - materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood) Engraving technologies
Description
The characteristics of various materials and methods used to engrave something on a surface.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 16 occupations
- Total: 18 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Jewellery engraverJewellery engravers engrave lettering and ornamental designs onto jewellery articles, using engravers handtools. They sketch and lay out the lettering and designs on the article, c…
- Glass engraverGlass engravers engrave lettering and ornamental designs onto glass articles, using engravers hand tools. They sketch and lay out the lettering and designs on the article, cut the …
Optional for
- Engraving machine operatorEngraving machine operators set up, programme, and tend engraving machines designed to precisely carve a design in the surface of a metal workpiece by a diamond stylus on the…
- Industrial arts vocational teacherIndustrial arts vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, industrial arts, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical ins…
- Stone engraverStone engravers use hand tools, machines and chemical products to etch and carve patterns and inscriptions on stone surfaces. Other titles The following job titles also refer to st…
- Antique furniture reproducerAntique furniture reproducers duplicate and recreate antique furniture. They prepare drawings and templates of the article, create, fit and assemble parts and finish the article af…
- Furniture restorerFurniture restorers analyse materials and techniques in order to assess the state of an old piece of furniture and to identify and classify it according to art and cultural…
- Computer numerical control machine operatorComputer numerical control machine operators set-up, maintain and control a computer numerical control machine in order to execute the product orders. They are responsible for prog…
- JewellerJewellers fabricate and repair various jewelry articles. They create models from wax or metal, ready for the lost wax casting process. They may undertake the casting process (place…
- Jewellery assemblerJewellery assemblers assemble jewelry parts to form different types of jewellery such as bracelets, necklaces or earrings. They grip links with pliers or position the link in the s…
- Laser marking machine operatorLaser marking machine operators set up and tend laser marking or engraving machines designed to precisely carve a design in the surface of a metal workpiece by use of…
- Jewellery mounterJewellery mounters create the framework for a piece of jewellery, on which the precious stones are added to later. Other titles The following job titles also refer to jewellery…
- Gravure press operatorGravure press operators work with gravure presses, where the image is engraved directly on a roll. They set up the press and monitor it during the operation, taking care…
- GoldsmithGoldsmiths design, manufacture and sell jewellery. They also adjust, repair and appraise gems and jewellery for customers using experience in the working of gold and other precious…
- Metal product quality control inspectorMetal product quality control inspectors perform preventive and operational quality control on the metal products. They examine the materials at various stages to make sure it conf…
- Ornamental metal workerOrnamental metal workers use finishing equipment and machinery to shape and finish fabricated ornamental metal workpieces, often used for the installation process in construction, …
- Cabinet makerCabinet makers build cabinets or other pieces of furniture by cutting, shaping and fitting pieces of wood. They use different kind of power and hand tools, such as lathes,…
- SilversmithSilversmiths design, manufacture and sell jewelry. They also adjust, repair and appraise gems and jewelry. Silversmiths are specialized in working with silver and other precious me…
Related skills
- Engrave patterns
- Set up the controller of a machine
- Consult technical resources
- Apply restoration techniques
- Evaluate restoration procedures
- Perform test run
- Quality standards
- Keep records of work progress
- Estimate restoration costs
- Select restoration activities
- Inspect quality of products
- Monitor automated machines
Last updated on February 18, 2026
