Scale Engraver
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized worker who engraves and calibrates scales and graduations used in precision instruments and measuring devices on metal or glass surfaces.
Description
Scale engravers engrave scales (graduations) necessary for measuring instruments such as thermometers, pressure gauges, and protractors, or precision instruments, onto metal or glass surfaces, and provide accurate markings. They use microscopes, micrometers, and dedicated engraving devices, and arrange graduations evenly based on design drawings. After engraving, they perform calibration to ensure errors are within specified limits. This is a specialized skilled occupation that combines manual work and machine operation, requiring extremely high precision and attention.
Future Outlook
With advances in automation technology, demand for manual work is declining, but specialized skills are still required for custom products and ultra-high-precision graduation engraving, allowing stable employment in niche markets.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, good at detailed work / High concentration / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Scale Engraver → Skilled Scale Engraver → Quality Control Staff → Process Development Technician → Production Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Fine Processing / Machine Tool Operation / Measuring Instrument Operation
Recommended Skills
Automation Equipment Programming / Basic Knowledge of Optical Instruments / CAD Design / Measuring Instrument Calibration
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Graduation engraving requires extremely high precision and accuracy. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mostly solitary work, no need for advanced interpersonal communication. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks, with few opportunities for new idea generation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly sedentary and fine work, with low physical strain. |
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