Engravers/Carvers

Engrave or carve designs or lettering onto objects, using hand-held power tools.

Job Task

• Holds workpiece against outer edge of wheel and twists and turns workpiece to grind glass according to marked design.
• Selects and mounts wheel and miter on lathe, and equips lathe with water to cool wheel and prevent dust.
• Polishes engravings using felt and cork wheels.
• Traces, sketches, or presses design or facsimile signature on workpiece by hand, or by using artist equipment.
• Carves design on workpiece, using electric hand tool.
• Cuts outline of impression with graver and removes excess material with knife.
• Prepares workpiece to be engraved or carved, such as glassware, rubber, or plastic product.
• Attaches engraved workpiece to mount, using cement.
• Dresses and shapes cutting wheels by holding dressing stone against rotating wheel.
• Suggests original designs to customer or management.

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