Metal Engraver Handicraft & Printing Workers

Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.

Comply with precision standards specific to an organisation or product in metalworking, involved in processes such as engraving, precise cutting, welding.

Engrave and print designs and patterns onto a variety of surfaces.

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

Operate mechanical engraving tools and machines, set controls of cutting tools. Make adjustments if necessary.

Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment …

Evaluate which deficient processed workpieces do not meet the set-up standard and should be removed and sort the waste according to regulations.

Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Polish and clean engraved etching areas.

Quality control of engravings and etchings; check for cuts, burns, rough spots and irregular or incomplete engraving.

Closely observe the actions of the mechanical cutting tools, resulting in a flawless engraving process.

Position and clamp work pieces, plates, or rollers in holding fixtures.

Various processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.

The characteristics of various materials and methods used to engrave something on a surface.

Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.

The manufacture of different cutlery items, such as forks, spoons, knives, razors or scissors.

The manufacturing of items used in the daily life, personal use or daily practice. These products include protective safety equipment, drawing equipment, stamps, umbrellas, cigarette lighters, baskets, candles, and many …

The manufacture of metal items that can be attached to a door in order to support its function and appearance. The manufacture of padlocks, locks, keys, hinges and the like, …

The manufacture of products and equipment used for both outdoor and indoor sports activities, such as balls, rackets, ski's, surfboards, fishing, hunting, skating or fitness centre equipment.

Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.

Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.

Various types of needles used for engraving, their qualities and their applications.

Read and interpret such technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical …

Dispose of possibly hazardous waste material created in the cutting process, such as swarf, scrap and slugs, sort according to regulations, and clean up workplace.

Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.

Use isopropyl alcohol in order to improve the morphology and therefore the surface quality of the engraved material in a moderate and safe manner.

Measure and compute dimensions of lettering, designs and patterns to be engraved.

Inspect finished etchings in detail, using microscopes and magnifying lenses.

Perform the art of inserting contrasting materials, such as different types of metal, into one another in order to create detailed patterns.

Prepare etching chemicals according to formulas, mixing solutions of specified concentration.

Prepare mechanical tools and workpieces for engraving by polishing their surface and bevelling the workpiece to remove sharp edges. Polishing is done using different sandpapers and sand films which are …

Prepare mechanical tools and work pieces for etching by polishing their surface and bevelling the work piece to remove sharp edges. Polishing is done using different sandpapers and sand films …

Produce goods designed and created to fit the specific needs or request of a customer.

Select, prepare and install engraving templates; operate cutting tools and routers.

Examine diagrams, sketches, blueprints and samples, and calculate how they are to be engraved onto work pieces.

Examine design results to verify engraving accuracy, rework engraving where needed.