Engraver, Kaitā taonga
Also known as
- Jewellery engraver, glass engraver, metal engraver
Engravers inscribe text and designs on jewellery, metal, glass, wood, plastic and other surfaces.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $33
Most common
$42
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Engravers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in workshops, studios and shops
- need to be practical, accurate and creative
Tasks
- inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products
- cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing
- polish materials, workpieces, or finished products
- apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products
- engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products
- mix substances to create chemical solutions
- design templates or patterns
- review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences
- set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications
- trim excess material from workpieces
Practical
Organised
Creative
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become an engraver and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing Jewellery (Level 4)
- to be registered with the Jewellery Industry Registration Board of New Zealand
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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