As of June 2026, Etchers and Engravers has an AI-exposure score of 51/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Etchers and Engravers

51/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 36% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$43,310. About 900 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.

Common titles
Chemical EngraverEngraverEtcherPhoto EngraverAcid Etch OperatorAward Machine Operator
Typical preparation
Some Preparation Needed: These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Skills and knowledge
MonitoringReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingOperation and ControlSpeakingProduction and Processing
Tools and technology
Adobe IllustratorMicrosoft WindowsComputer aided design and computer aided manufacturing CAD/CAM engraving softwareCorel CorelDraw Graphics SuiteDelcam ArtCAM ExpressGravograph GravoStyle
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsIndoor controlled settingDecision latitudeTelephoneFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Etchers and Engravers, SOC 51-9194.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Etchers and Engravers tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (65%).

Augmentable
  • Prepare etching chemicals according to formulas, diluting acid with water to obtain solutions of specified concentration.
  • Start machines and lower cutting tools to beginning points on patterns.
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Durable
  • Examine sketches, diagrams, samples, blueprints, or photographs to decide how designs are to be etched, cut, or engraved onto workpieces.
  • Engrave and print patterns, designs, etchings, trademarks, or lettering onto flat or curved surfaces of a wide variety of metal, glass, plastic, or paper items, using hand tools or hand-held power tools.
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