1. Engraves metal dies to represent portraits, landscapes, figures, and ornamental engravings used to make plates to print bonds, stamps, currency, diplomas, and other paper documents, following models and oral instructions: Traces model of drawing on gelatin sheet, using magnifying glasses and graver. 2. Makes wax impression of tracing, transfers …
1. Engraves rubber plates used in printing designs and lettering on fabric or other materials, using knife, mechanical drawing tools and handtools: Cuts strip of engraving gum from roll, using knife. 2. Positions design over strip and traces outline or draws letters, using pencil and mechanical drawing tools, leaving impression …
1. Engraves characters and designs in surface of die according to customers’ copy or specification, and casts corresponding male die for use in seals, such as corporate or notary seals: Marks vertical centerline on blank or prestamped dies, using compass. 2. Selects style and size of characters and visually spaces …
1. Sets up and operates cam-controlled tread-engraving machine to mill tread designs in metal molds for rubber tires, according to specifications: Examines work order or receives verbal instruction to ascertain cams, gearing ratio, and templates to be used. 2. Lifts mold half with hoist and secures it in work-holding fixture …
1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in hand and machine engraving of dies, jewelry, notarial seals, and silverware: Trains new workers. 2. Examines engraved items for conformity to specifications, using mandrel, caliper, and ruler. 3. May lay out patterns for workers. 4. May be designated according to specification …
1. Makes ready and operates press to engrave decorative designs or lettering on announcements, greeting and business cards, letterheads, and related items, following operating procedures outlined on job order: Installs appropriate die and inking rollers on ram, using wrench. 2. Cuts out and fastens paper template to bed of press …
1. Letters formal documents, such as diplomas, testimonials, charters, citations, and appointments, using pen and ink. 2. May design and cut script and display type faces for reproduction purposes. 3. When designing and rendering borders, scrollwork, and initial letters for book or page, may be designated Illuminator.
1. Operates pantograph engraving machine to engrave letters and figures on products, such as badges, fraternal emblems, pendants, and thermometers: Inserts specified letters and figures into pattern frame. 2. Positions and secures workpiece in machine holding fixture and sets stylus at beginning of pattern. 3. Depresses pedal to lower cutting …
1. Operates engraving machine to inscribe letters on flat metal surfaces: Slides master lettering plates onto fixture according to sequence specified on work order. 2. Adjusts gauge on arms of machine according to size of letters. 3. Centers and clamps blank plate on machine. 4. Moves lever that lowers diamond …
1. Sets up and operates pantograph engraving machine to engrave designs or lettering on engraving dies, nameplates, stamps or seals, following two or three-dimensional pattern or blueprint: Positions and secures pattern to workpiece on cutting table, using rule, square, calipers, and fixtures. 2. Sets reduction scale and controls of pantograph …
1. Engraves specified characters on metal blanks of articles, such as trophies, trays, badges, and plaques, according to work order: Positions and locks blank metal plate in holding fixture beneath rotary cutting tool. 2. Selects specified lettering template and places template beneath stylus attached to machine cutting tool. 3. Turns …
1. Engraves lettering and ornamental designs on soft metal articles, such as silverware, trophies, aluminum or plastic eyeglass frames, and jewelry articles, according to sketches, diagrams, photographs, or sample workpieces, using engraver’s handtools: Lays out design or lettering to be engraved on object by brushing chalklike powder or solution on …
1. Sets up and operates engraving machine to transfer designs from mills to copper printing rollers used in color-printing cloth: Lifts printing roller into position on machine with aid of another worker. 2. Places truing I roller in fixture on head of machine and lowers machine head until truing roller …
1. Lays out and cuts lettering and designs on surfaces of hard metal for hobs, dies, and molds or plates used to imprint designs on paper, metal, plastic, or porcelain products, following sketches and blueprints, and using engraving tools: Computes dimensions of lettering and design, and marks or scribes layout …
1. Engraves monograms, coats of arms, and ornamental designs on glass and glassware, using copper, steel, or stone wheels: Traces or sketches design on glass or glassware, using stencil and china-marking pencil, chalk, or brush pen. 2. Mounts wheel of specified size and miter on lathe. 3. Pours water in …
1. Engraves lettering or designs in copper or steel printing plates, using pantograph engraving machine: Rubs blank plate with emery or charcoal and oil to polish surface. 2. Clamps blank plate in position under diamond cutting point and master plate under tracing point of pantograph. 3. Starts electric motor that …
1. Cuts letters and designs in linoleum and mounts cut articles on blocks for use in printing posters, using drawing and cutting instruments: Traces pattern of design and letters in reverse on linoleum, using ruler, pencil, and drawing instruments. 2. Cuts around drawn pattern leaving raised design or letters, using …
1. Tends multistation glassware cutting machine that engraves designs in sequence on glassware: Presses buttons to start machine and turns valves to start flow of coolant. 2. Places mouth of glassware on indexing spindle located between cutting wheels and sets base of ware on rest. 3. Loads and unloads machine …
1. Tends battery of automatic engraving machines that inscribe numerals and words on watch parts: Loads paddle manually with specified watch parts. 2. Inserts paddle into machine and pulls lever to automatically secure paddle in position for scribing. 3. Presses button to start machine operation and initiate engraving cycle. 4. …
1. Carves designs and lettering in wooden blocks or rollers used to print articles, such as cloth, greeting cards, and posters following sketch or photograph, using gravers handtools and machines: Traces or draws design on wooden block or roller, using pencil, ruler, dividers, or pantograph. 2. Cuts design in block …
1. Directs and coordinates activities of engineering department to design, manufacture, and test electronic components, products, and systems: Directs department activities, through subordinates, to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures. 2. Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects. …
1. Sets up and operates variety of machines to fabricate tooling, patterns, parts, and models for electronic, mechanical or electromechanical instruments, devices, or equipment, such as electromedical and computer equipment; measuring, indicating, and controlling instruments; and surgical and navigational instruments, according to engineering blueprints and specifications: Studies drawings and sketches …
1. Compiles and maintains control records and related files to release blueprints, drawings, and engineering documents to manufacturing and other operating departments: Examines documents, such as blueprints, drawings, change orders, and specifications to verify completeness and accuracy of data. 2. Confers with document originators or engineering liaison personnel to resolve …
1. Sets up and operates engine lathes to machine metallic and nonmetallic workpieces according to specifications, tooling instructions, and standard charts, applying knowledge of machining methods: Reads blueprint or job order for specifications, such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions on holding devices, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cuts, …