Etcher
Create etched designs and images using metal plates and acid.
Traces patterns and marks specifications for fabricating operations onto sheet metal, metal plates, and structural shapes, using templates, measuring instruments, and handtools: Measures stock, using rule to locate center line for positioning template. Tapes, clamps, bolts, or holds template on workpiece. Marks bending and cutting lines, using scribe, and punches or spot drills location of holes, using center punch or hand drill. May lay out straight lines and location of holes detailed on blueprints.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
High Achiever: You love the challenge of tackling difficult work.
Nationally: $24,000 – $57,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor