Seal Engraver
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who engraves letters or designs on materials such as metal, wood, and rubber to manufacture seals, printing plates for prints, industrial stamps, etc.
Description
Seal engravers are artisans who precisely engrave letters or designs on various materials such as metal, wood, and rubber to manufacture seals, printing plates for prints, industrial stamps, etc. Based on blueprints or design originals, they use a variety of tools such as chisels, grinders, and laser processing machines. Along with traditional hand-engraving techniques, digital processing using CAD data has been incorporated in recent years.
Future Outlook
Demand is decreasing due to digitalization, but niche demand in traditional crafts and high-end seal markets remains strong.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Made-to-order production / Self-employed freelance / Workshop employment
Career Path
Apprentice Seal Engraver → Seal Engraver → Skilled Worker → Workshop Owner
Required Skills
Blueprint reading ability / Engraving tool operation / Fine processing technique
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is needed for detailed engraving work. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creativity is required for aesthetic designs and original pattern creation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because customer interaction and team work are relatively few. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not much required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mostly solo work, with little team work. |
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