[Core] [65% incumbents] Inspect etched work for depth of etching, uniformity, and defects, using calibrated microscopes, gauges, fingers, or magnifying lenses.
  DWAs: Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Examine sketches, diagrams, samples, blueprints, or photographs to decide how designs are to be etched, cut, or engraved onto workpieces.
  DWAs: Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Neutralize workpieces to remove acid, wax, or enamel, using water, solvents, brushes, or specialized machines.
  DWAs: Clean workpieces or finished products.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Transfer image to workpiece, using contact printer, pantograph stylus, silkscreen printing device, or stamp pad.
  DWAs: Operate equipment to print images or bind printed images together.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Prepare workpieces for etching or engraving by cutting, sanding, cleaning, polishing, or treating them with wax, acid resist, lime, etching powder, or light-sensitive enamel.
  DWAs: Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. | Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products. | Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Use computer software to design patterns for engraving.
  DWAs: Design templates or patterns.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Expose workpieces to acid to develop etch patterns such as designs, lettering, or figures.
  DWAs: Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Measure and compute dimensions of lettering, designs, or patterns to be engraved.
  DWAs: Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. | Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Examine engraving for quality of cut, burrs, rough spots, and irregular or incomplete engraving.
  DWAs: Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Guide stylus over template, causing cutting tool to duplicate design or letters on workpiece.
  DWAs: Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Start machines and lower cutting tools to beginning points on patterns.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | Operate cutting equipment.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Determine machine settings, and move bars or levers to reproduce designs on rollers or plates.
  DWAs: Determine production equipment settings.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Remove completed workpieces and place them in trays.
  DWAs: Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Sketch, trace, or scribe layout lines and designs on workpieces, plates, dies, or rollers, using compasses, scribers, gravers, or pencils.
  DWAs: Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Brush or wipe acid over engraving to darken or highlight inscriptions.
  DWAs: Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Clean and polish engraved areas.
  DWAs: Clean workpieces or finished products. | Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Prepare etching chemicals according to formulas, diluting acid with water to obtain solutions of specified concentration.
  DWAs: Mix substances to create chemical solutions.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Set reduction scales to attain specified sizes of reproduction on workpieces, and set pantograph controls for required heights, depths, and widths of cuts.
  DWAs: Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Position and clamp workpieces, plates, or rollers in holding fixtures.
  DWAs: Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Remove wax or tape from etched glassware by using a stylus or knife, or by immersing ware in hot water.
  DWAs: Trim excess material from workpieces. | Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Sandblast exposed areas of glass to cut designs in surfaces, using spray guns.
  DWAs: Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Engrave and print patterns, designs, etchings, trademarks, or lettering onto flat or curved surfaces of a wide variety of metal, glass, plastic, or paper items, using hand tools or hand-held power tools.
  DWAs: Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Adjust depths and sizes of cuts by adjusting heights of worktables, or by adjusting machine-arm gauges.
  DWAs: Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Print proofs or examine designs to verify accuracy of engraving, and rework engraving as required.
  DWAs: Inspected printed materials or other images to verify quality.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Insert cutting tools or bits into machines and secure them with wrenches.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Fill etched characters with opaque paste to improve readability.
  DWAs: Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:4.15 lvl:4.61) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.44 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mechanical (imp:3.03 lvl:3.33) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Design (imp:3.02 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.95 lvl:3.06) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:2.83 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.77 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.73 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  English Language (imp:2.68 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:2.37 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Chemistry (imp:2.36 lvl:2.25) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Fine Arts (imp:2.31 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Education and Training (imp:2.27 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.19 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.92 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Communications and Media (imp:1.90 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:1.86 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.82) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Telecommunications (imp:1.62) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:1.61 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Foreign Language (imp:1.59) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.53) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Physics (imp:1.30) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Psychology (imp:1.23) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Geography (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Building and Construction (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Biology (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Rate Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Reaction Time (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Static Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Night Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.14 lvl:2.88) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.94 lvl:4.32) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.71 lvl:4.18) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.69 lvl:3.16) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.65 lvl:5.03) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.62 lvl:3.70) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.61 lvl:3.37) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.57 lvl:3.26) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.56 lvl:3.46) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.52 lvl:3.80) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.46 lvl:3.68) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Processing Information (imp:3.44 lvl:3.35) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Working with Computers (imp:3.44 lvl:2.96) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.43 lvl:2.93) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.39 lvl:2.83) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.25 lvl:3.69) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.25 lvl:3.06) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.25 lvl:3.06) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.22 lvl:2.96) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.17 lvl:3.17) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.16 lvl:2.87) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.16 lvl:3.27) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.04 lvl:2.50) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.95 lvl:2.28) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.95 lvl:2.64) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.90 lvl:2.80) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.73 lvl:2.27) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.70 lvl:2.31) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.60 lvl:2.24) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.47 lvl:2.19) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.47 lvl:2.01) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.47 lvl:1.82) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.41 lvl:2.17) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.38 lvl:2.49) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.36 lvl:2.43) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.33 lvl:2.04) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.27 lvl:2.24) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.15 lvl:1.81) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.64 lvl:1.13) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.77) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.08) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.99) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.12) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:0.64) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.59) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:0.53) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.47) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.41) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.41) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.11) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.07) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.04) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.13) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.38) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.46) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.49) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Time Management (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Persuasion (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Technology Design (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Repairing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 7,750
  annual_median    : $43,310
  annual_pct10     : $32,210
  annual_pct25     : $37,400
  annual_pct75     : $53,050
  annual_pct90     : $63,360
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  hourly_median    : $20.82

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Vermont ($65,380)
  lowest_state     : South Carolina ($28,300)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.310x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (37 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    4,720  median: $  45,200
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,930  median: $  37,780
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      540  median: $  52,980
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      290  median: $  40,360
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       80  median: $  38,150
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       40  median: $  46,440

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    4,720  median: $  45,200
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,930  median: $  37,780
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      540  median: $  52,980
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      290  median: $  40,360
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       80  median: $  38,150
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matched_title      : Society of Canadian Painter-Etchers and Engravers
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
The Society of Canadian Painter-Etchers and Engravers (CPE) was a non-profit organization of Canadian etchers and engravers.


== History ==
The Society of Canadian Painter-Etchers and Engravers (CPE) was founded in 1916 as a successor to the short-lived Association of Canadian Etchers, founded in 1885. 
William W. Alexander was a founding member along with other former members of the Toronto Art Students' League such as W.J. Thomson, John Wesley Cotton, T.G. Greene, and Charles Macdonald Manly. Alexander participated in the Society's exhibitions with bookplates based on his sketches and watercolors from northern canoe trips.
The CPE was relatively conservative. It favored intaglio and insisted that the artist should be involved in each stage of production including drawing, engraving or etching, and printing the block or plate.
The Society began holding annual exhibitions in 1919 at the Art Gallery of Toronto.
Usually these were part of larger exhibitions. The Society held exhibitions in other locations in Toronto from 1933 to 1959.
The Society was formally incorporated on 1935.
From 1943 to 1959 it exhibited at the Royal Ontario Museum.
The Canadian Society of Graphic Art (CSGA) was exhibiting serigraphs by the mid-1930.
However, the CPE would not accept silkscreen prints until 1946. Even then, it was careful to exclude commercial methods of silkscreen printing.
Between 1960 and 1974 the Society's annual exhibitions were each held in a different city in Ontario.
Jo Manning, who made prints between 1960 and 1980, was an executive member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Art and a member of the Canadian Society of Painter-etchers and Engravers.
In June–August 1971 the Society held a joint exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts with the Canadian Society of Graphic Art.
The Society merged with the Canadian Society of Graphic Art in 1976 to form the Print and Drawing Council of Canada.
Jo Manning was a founding member of the new Council.


== References ==


== Further reading ==

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (similarity: 0.1754)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Society_of_Painter-Printmakers
  QID: Q1412681
  Extract: The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE), known until 1991 as the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers, is a leading art institution based in London, England. The Royal Society of Painter-Etchers, as it was originally styled, was a society of etchers established in London in 1880 and 

  Title: Victor Ambrus (similarity: 0.3529)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Ambrus
  QID: Q7925680
  Extract: Victor Ambrus was a Hungarian-born British illustrator of history, folk tales, and animal story books. He also became known from his appearances on the Channel 4 television archaeology series Time Team, on which he visualised how sites under excavation may have once looked. Ambrus was an Associate o

  Title: George Worsley Adamson (similarity: 0.3256)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Worsley_Adamson
  QID: Q5546526
  Extract: George Worsley Adamson was a book illustrator, writer, and cartoonist, who held American and British dual citizenship from 1931.

  Title: George Eve (similarity: 0.3871)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Eve
  QID: Q11699660
  Extract: George William Eve, (1855-1914) was an English etcher, who designed bookplates and also several important British stamps. He was an authority on heraldry, a member of the Heralds' College, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers and a member of the Art Workers' Guild. When the

  Title: Chemical milling (similarity: 0.3243)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_milling
  QID: Q221425
  Extract: Chemical milling or industrial etching is the subtractive manufacturing process of using baths of temperature-regulated etching chemicals to remove material to create an object with the desired shape. Other names for chemical etching include photo etching, chemical etching, photo chemical etching an

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Etchers and Engravers are skilled production workers who create precise patterns, designs, and text on various materials including metal, wood, rubber, and plastic using specialized tools and chemical processes. These craftspeople work in manufacturing and retail settings, combining traditional hand skills with modern computer-aided design to produce everything from circuit boards to decorative items. According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, this field employs 7,750 workers with a median annual wage of $43,310.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with examining blueprints, sketches, or digital designs to understand the etching or engraving specifications required for each workpiece. Workers prepare materials by cutting, sanding, cleaning, and polishing surfaces, then apply protective coatings or treatments as needed. They transfer images using contact printers, pantographs, or silkscreen devices, carefully measuring dimensions to ensure accurate placement. The actual etching process involves controlling machines and chemical baths, with workers monitoring acid exposure times and temperatures to achieve proper depth and uniformity. Throughout the day, they inspect completed work using microscopes and gauges, checking for defects, burrs, or incomplete patterns. Time is also spent maintaining equipment, neutralizing workpieces with solvents, and using computer software to create new design patterns.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess exceptional near vision and steady hands, as the work demands precise control and attention to minute details. They demonstrate strong realistic interests, enjoying hands-on work with tools and machinery while having an appreciation for artistic elements in their craft. Successful etchers and engravers are naturally cautious and dependable, understanding that rushing can ruin expensive materials or create safety hazards with chemical processes. They combine mechanical aptitude with aesthetic sensibility, able to interpret design specifications while making practical decisions about execution methods. The role suits detail-oriented people who find satisfaction in producing high-quality, precise work and can maintain focus during repetitive tasks that require sustained concentration.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most etchers and engravers enter the field with a high school diploma (53.9% of workers) or less (32.7%), though some pursue associate's degrees (12.7%) for additional technical training. Entry typically involves on-the-job training where new workers learn to operate specific equipment, handle chemical processes safely, and develop the steady hand coordination required for precision work. Many begin as general production workers and transition into etching and engraving as they demonstrate aptitude for detailed work and mechanical operation. Some gain relevant experience through vocational programs in manufacturing, graphic arts, or related technical fields that provide foundational knowledge in production processes and quality control.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced etchers and engravers often advance to supervisory roles overseeing production teams or become specialists in complex etching processes for high-value applications. Some transition to related roles such as tool and die making, jewelry work, or prepress operations that leverage their precision skills and technical knowledge. Others may move into quality control positions where their expertise in inspecting etched work becomes valuable, or pursue opportunities in equipment maintenance and setup. Career growth typically involves developing expertise with newer technologies, including computer-controlled etching equipment and design software that expand capabilities beyond traditional hand methods.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The etching and engraving field shows significant geographic wage variation, with Vermont offering the highest compensation at $65,380 annually compared to South Carolina's $28,300, representing a 2.31x ratio according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Employment is concentrated in manufacturing (4,720 workers) and retail trade (1,930 workers), reflecting both industrial applications and consumer services like trophy engraving. The occupation's wage range spans from $32,210 to $63,360 (10th to 90th percentile), indicating opportunities for advancement based on specialization and experience. With only 7,750 total positions nationally, this represents a niche field where specialized skills command premium wages, particularly in regions with strong manufacturing or custom fabrication industries. Demand varies by industrial concentration, with states having electronics, jewelry, or precision manufacturing showing stronger employment opportunities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Etching and engraving work faces moderate automation pressure as computer-controlled equipment increasingly handles routine pattern transfer and basic cutting operations. However, the occupation retains strong human elements in setup, quality inspection, and handling of complex or custom work that requires judgment and adaptability. Workers who develop skills with computer-aided design and automated etching equipment position themselves well, as these technologies augment rather than replace human expertise in material preparation, process monitoring, and quality assessment.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Tool and Die Makers (51-4111.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require exceptional near vision (3.9+ importance), arm-hand steadiness (3.8+ importance), and control precision for detailed mechanical work.
    data: Near Vision importance 3.9
    data: Arm-Hand Steadiness importance 3.8
    data: Control Precision importance 3.8
  [task_similarity] Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (51-9071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations involve detailed examination of work quality, precise material handling, and creating decorative or functional patterns on valuable materials.
    data: Inspect etched work for depth and defects
    data: Manual Dexterity importance 3.2
    data: Finger Dexterity importance 3.2
  [knowledge_overlap] Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (51-9022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share production and processing knowledge (4.2+ importance) and mechanical knowledge (3.0+ importance) for material preparation and finishing.
    data: Production and Processing knowledge importance 4.2
    data: Mechanical knowledge importance 3.0
    data: Prepare workpieces by cutting, sanding, cleaning, polishing
  [transferable_skill] Prepress Technicians and Workers (51-5111.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations require operations monitoring (3.1 importance) and quality control analysis (3.0 importance) for ensuring accurate reproduction of designs.
    data: Operations Monitoring transferable skill 3.1
    data: Quality Control Analysis transferable skill 3.0
    data: Transfer image to workpiece using contact printer
  [job_zone] Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (51-9123.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are Job Zone 2 occupations requiring similar levels of preparation and share work activities in applying finishes and decorative treatments to workpieces.
    data: Job Zone 2
    data: Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces
    data: Handling and Moving Objects importance 3.6

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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