glass engraver
Glass 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 design in the article and finish it.
Also called: heritage glass engraver, decorative glass engraver, diamond point glass engraver, ornamental glass engraver, glass decorator, precision engraver, precision etcher, glass etcher
- 11
- essential skills
- 22
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- jewellery engraver7 skills in common
- metal engraver6 skills in common
- printmaker6 skills in common
- stone engraver4 skills in common
- glass beveller3 skills in common
- glass installation supervisor2 skills in common
- glass polisher2 skills in common
- optical instrument repairer1 skill in common
Optional skills
22- abrasive machining processes
- compute engraving dimensions
- consult technical resources
- handle etching chemicals
- identify customer's needs
- inspect etched work
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- lathe machine parts
- maintain equipment
- monitor automated machines
- operate engraving equipment
- prepare workpieces for engraving
- prepare workpieces for etching
- protect workpiece components from processing
- sandcarving
- select engraving templates
- set up the controller of a machine
- supply machine
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- use abrasive wheel
- verify engraving accuracy
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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