Engravers
Overview
Snapshot
Summary
Engravers inscribe letters, figures and designs on metal, glass, wood, rubber, plastic and other surfaces.
Tasks
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Inscribes letters, figures and designs on surfaces of jewellery, trophies and other ornamental items.
Characteristics
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Vocational Education and Training (VET)
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Informal or on-the-job
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Practical
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Light
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Medium
Outlook
JSA produces employment projections to show where likely future job opportunities may be. Employment projections data are only produced for occupations at the broad four digit Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) level. While data are not available for this occupation, projections data are available for the parent occupation, Precision Metal Trades Workers, under the outlook section.
Earnings and hours
Working arrangements
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Around 68% of people employed as Engravers work full-time hours, in all their jobs combined. This is similar to the all jobs average (66%).
Full-time workers work an average of 43 hours per week in their main job. This is similar to the all jobs average (44 hours per week).
Sources:Full-time share and full-time hours: ABS, 2016 Census, customised report. Compared to the all jobs average.
Industries
Main industries
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Most Engravers work in the Manufacturing industry. They are also employed in industries like:
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report.
Regions
Employment across Australia
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT
ACT
Employment by State and Territory (% Share)
State | Engravers | All Jobs Average |
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NSW | 38.5 | 31.6 |
VIC | 22.2 | 25.6 |
QLD | 16.6 | 20.0 |
SA | 6.9 | 7.0 |
WA | 14.2 | 10.8 |
TAS | 0.9 | 2.0 |
NT | 0.0 | 1.0 |
ACT | 0.7 | 1.9 |
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Around 43% of Engravers live outside of capital cities, compared with the all jobs average of 38%.
New South Wales and Western Australia have a large share of employment relative to their population size.
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian states, territories and regions, in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Worker profile
Age and gender
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The median age of Engravers is 48 years. This is higher than the all jobs average of 40 years.
A large share of workers are aged 45 to 54 years.
Females make up 30% of the workforce. This is 18 percentage points below the all jobs average of 48%.
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile and gender share compared to the all jobs average.
Age Profile (% Share)
Age Bracket | Engravers | All Jobs Average |
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15-19 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
20-24 | 4.6 | 9.3 |
25-34 | 14.9 | 22.9 |
35-44 | 17.0 | 22.0 |
45-54 | 26.0 | 21.6 |
55-59 | 13.0 | 9.0 |
60-64 | 10.1 | 6.0 |
65 and Over | 12.0 | 4.2 |
Median Age | 48 | 40 |
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Employment Pathways
Education, training and experience
Formal qualifications are not essential to work as an Engraver. Although some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification in precision metalworking or another related field.
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- My Skills to compare Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, providers and student outcomes.
- AAPathways website to explore Manufacturing and Metal and Engineering VET training pathways.
Highest Level of Education (% Share)
Type of Qualification | Engravers | All Jobs Average |
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Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 0.0 | 10.1 |
Bachelor degree | 8.6 | 21.8 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 8.4 | 11.6 |
Certificate III/IV | 32.1 | 21.1 |
Year 12 | 22.6 | 18.1 |
Year 11 | 7.4 | 4.8 |
Year 10 and below | 20.9 | 12.5 |
Source: ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
Skills and Knowledge
Employers look for Precision Metal Trades Workers who are reliable, work well in a team and have a strong work ethic.
Skills
Skills can be improved through training or experience.
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45%
Critical thinkingThinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
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41%
Operation monitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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39%
Active listeningListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
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39%
Operation and controlControlling equipment or systems.
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39%
Quality control analysisDoing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.
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39%
Reading comprehensionReading work related information.
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37%
Time managementManaging your own and other peoples' time to get work done.
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36%
Judgment and decision makingFiguring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.
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36%
MonitoringKeeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.
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36%
SpeakingTalking to others.
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36%
TroubleshootingFiguring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.
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32%
Coordination with othersBeing adaptable and coordinating work with other people.
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30%
Social perceptivenessUnderstanding why people react the way they do.
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30%
Active learningBeing able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.
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29%
Serving othersLooking for ways to help people.
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27%
Complex problem solvingNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
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27%
Equipment maintenanceMaintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.
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27%
Operations analysisUnderstanding needs and product requirements to create a design.
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25%
Management of personnel resourcesMotivating, developing, and directing people as they work, and choosing the best people for the job.
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23%
Equipment selectionDeciding on the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Knowledge
These are important topics, subjects or knowledge areas.
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64%
Computers and electronicsCircuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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61%
Production and processingRaw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ways of making and distributing goods.
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60%
Customer and personal serviceUnderstanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.
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60%
English languageEnglish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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59%
ClericalWord processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office work.
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56%
Administration and managementBusiness principles involved in strategic planning, leadership, and coordinating people and resources.
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53%
MathematicsArithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics.
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51%
Education and trainingCurriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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50%
Technical designDesign techniques, tools, and principles used to make detailed technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
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49%
MechanicalMachines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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39%
Economics and accountingEconomics and accounting, the financial markets, banking and checking and reporting of financial data.
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38%
Sales and marketingShowing, promoting, and selling including marketing strategy, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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37%
TransportationMoving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road.
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34%
Law and governmentHow our laws and courts work. Government rules and regulations, and the political system.
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33%
ChemistryChemical composition, structure, and properties. How chemicals are made, used, mixed, and can change.
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32%
Public safety and securityUse of equipment, rules and ideas to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
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30%
Engineering and technologyUse engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services.
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21%
TelecommunicationsTransmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
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20%
Personnel and human resourcesRecruiting and training people, managing pay and other entitlements (like sick leave), and negotiating pay and conditions.
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18%
Communications and mediaMedia production, communication, and dissemination. Includes written, spoken, and visual media.
Abilities
Workers use these physical and mental abilities..
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55%
Arm-hand steadinessKeep your hand or arm steady.
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55%
Near visionSee details that are up-close (within a few feet).
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52%
Finger dexterityPut together small parts with your fingers.
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50%
Control precisionQuickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
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50%
Oral expressionCommunicate by speaking.
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48%
Manual dexterityQuickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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48%
Oral comprehensionListen to and understand what people say.
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43%
Sorting or orderingOrder or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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43%
Written comprehensionRead and understand written information.
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41%
CategorisingCome up with different ways of grouping things.
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41%
Selective attentionPay attention to something without being distracted.
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41%
Speech claritySpeak clearly so others can understand you.
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41%
VisualizationImagine how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
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39%
Deductive reasoningUse general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.
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39%
Multilimb coordinationUse your arms and/or legs at the same time while sitting, standing, or lying down.
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39%
Problem spottingNotice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.
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38%
Flexibility of closureSee a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) hidden in other distracting material.
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38%
Inductive reasoningUse lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.
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38%
Speech recognitionIdentify and understand the speech of another person.
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34%
Depth perceptionDecide which thing is closer or further away from you, or decide how far away it is.
Activities
These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.
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68%
Handling and moving objectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.
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63%
Planning and prioritising workDeciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.
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61%
Controlling equipment or machinesOperating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).
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54%
Researching and investigatingLooking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.
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53%
Thinking creativelyUsing your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new.
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52%
Assessing and evaluating thingsWorking out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.
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52%
Looking for changes over timeComparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.
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51%
Building good relationshipsBuilding good working relationships and keeping them over time.
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51%
Monitoring people, processes and thingsChecking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.
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50%
Communicating with the publicGiving information to the public, business or government by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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50%
Keeping your knowledge up-to-dateKeeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.
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50%
Checking for errors or defectsInspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.
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48%
Coordinating the work of a teamGetting members of a group to work together to finish a task.
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48%
Making decisions and solving problemsUsing information to work out the best solution and solve problems.
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46%
Communicating within a teamGiving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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44%
Collecting and organising informationCompiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.
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41%
Working with the publicGreeting or serving customers, clients or guests, and public speaking or performing.
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37%
Working with computersUsing computers to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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37%
Documenting or recording informationEntering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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37%
Estimating amounts, costs and resourcesWorking out sizes, distances, amounts, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for a task.
Interests and demands
Learn about the daily activities, and physical and social demands faced by workers. Explore the values and work styles that workers rate as most important.
Interests
Interests are the style or type of work we prefer to do. All interest areas are shown below.
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100%
PracticalPractical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
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48%
AdministrativeFollowing set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.
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38%
CreativeWorking with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.
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33%
EnterprisingStarting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.
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24%
HelpingWorking with people. Helping or providing service to others.
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14%
AnalyticalIdeas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.
Values
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62%
SupportSupportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.
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57%
IndependenceWork alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.
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57%
RelationshipsServe and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
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40%
Working conditionsJob security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.
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38%
AchievementResults oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
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38%
RecognitionAdvancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.
Demands
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98%
Freedom to make decisionsHave freedom to make decision on your own.
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95%
Unstructured workHave freedom to decide on tasks, priorities, and goals.
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95%
Being exact or accurateBe very exact or highly accurate.
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93%
TelephoneTalk on the telephone.
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92%
Time pressureWork to strict deadlines.
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91%
Contact with peopleHave contact with people by telephone, face-to-face, or any other way.
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90%
Face-to-face discussionsTalk with people face-to-face.
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90%
Frequent decision makingFrequently make decisions that impact other people.
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86%
Using your hands to handle, control, or feelSpend time using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
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85%
Pace of work set by equipmentPace of work depends on the speed of equipment or machinery.
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79%
Automation of tasksDo tasks that are mostly automated.
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78%
Impact of decisionsMake decisions that have a large impact on other people.
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75%
TeamworkWork with people in a group or team.
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72%
CompetitionCompete with others, or be aware of competitive pressures.
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69%
Making repetitive motionsSpend time making repetitive motions.
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69%
Lead or coordinate a teamLead others to do work activities.
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68%
Responsible for outcomesTake responsibility for the results of other people's work.
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67%
Spend time sittingSpend time sitting at work.
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64%
Spend time standingSpend time standing at work.
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60%
Health and safety of othersTake responsibility for the health and safety of others.
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The skills and importance ratings on this page are derived from the US Department of Labor O*NET Database Version 21.2, 51-9194.00 - Etchers and Engravers.
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