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 $34
Most common
$44
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Engravers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in workshops, studios and shops
- need to be practical, accurate and creative
Tasks
- inscribe text and designs on surfaces
- cut materials into required shapes
- polish finished pieces
- apply protective and decorative finishes
- inspect finished pieces for quality
- design templates and patterns
- review instructions and drawings
- mix solutions for cleaning and finishing products
Practical
Organised
Creative
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
Kairoro Kaingākau
Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
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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