Engrave designs and identifying information onto rollers or plates used in printing.

Cuts grooves of specified depth and uniformity into printing roller following lines of design impression. Cuts around drawn pattern leaving raised design or letters, using cutting tools. Presses sketch on copper printing roller to produce impression of design. Traces pattern of design and letters in reverse on linoleum or two-or three-ply rubber, using ruler, pencil, drawing instruments, or cutting tools. Cuts strip of engraving gum (two- or three-ply rubber, cemented to cloth backing) using knife. Prepares additional rubber plates for jobs requiring colors by omitting different portions of design or lettering on each plate. Refers to sketch to ensure that lines of only one printing color are engraved into each roller. Glues rubber or linoleum pattern to wood block. Punches holes in plate to fasten plate to press, using hand tools. Inspects designs for defective engraving and re-engraves to meet specifications.

Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Fine Arts -- Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Visual Color Discrimination -- The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. Depth Perception -- The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.