Etchers and Engravers
SOC Code: 51-9194 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Etchers and Engravers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,987 | $58,760 | $70,533 | $82,306 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $45,906 | $57,866 | $69,846 | $81,806 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $43,701 | $55,598 | $67,517 | $79,414 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $43,950 | $55,640 | $67,330 | $79,019 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $43,202 | $55,016 | $66,830 | $78,645 |
| Bellingham, WA | $41,142 | $51,709 | $62,254 | $72,821 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $41,142 | $51,709 | $62,254 | $72,821 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $41,142 | $51,709 | $62,254 | $72,821 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $41,142 | $51,709 | $62,254 | $72,821 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $42,848 | $51,314 | $59,779 | $68,245 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 4.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.4 |
| Mechanical | 3.0 |
| Design | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | 2.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.8 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 53.9% |
| Less than high school | 32.7% |
| Associate's degree | 12.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Clean and polish engraved areas.
- Examine sketches, diagrams, samples, blueprints, or photographs to decide how designs are to be etched, cut, or engraved onto workpieces.
- Inspect etched work for depth of etching, uniformity, and defects, using calibrated microscopes, gauges, fingers, or magnifying lenses.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Office software Microsoft Windows Computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing CAD/CAM engraving software Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite Delcam ArtCAM Express Gravograph GravoStyle Western Engravers Supply Vision EXPERT
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