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What is an etcher and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreEtcherUS Average
Salary
3.6

Avg. Salary $46,044

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
9.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.97%

Asian 5.08%

Black or African American 5.38%

Hispanic or Latino 5.52%

Unknown 3.76%

White 79.29%

Gender

female 39.24%

male 60.76%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
4.1

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.1

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.5

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an etcher

  1. Explore etcher education requirements

    Most common etcher degrees

    High School Diploma

    41.4 %

    Associate

    27.6 %

    Bachelor's

    13.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific etcher skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Etching61.82%
    EHS38.18%
  3. Complete relevant etcher training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New etchers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an etcher based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real etcher resumes.
  4. Research etcher duties and responsibilities

    • Train new etchers in all aspects of the aperture mask production line.
    • Create the EHS daily inspection board to save operators time at the beginning of the shift.
    • Ensure customers are escorted to their cars safely and always offer assistance with loading groceries into a vehicle for the customer.
    • Individualize educational needs of ESL students and special education students.
  5. Prepare your etcher resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your etcher resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on an etcher resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

    Choose from 10+ customizable etcher resume templates

    Build a professional etcher resume in minutes. Browse through our resume examples to identify the best way to word your resume. Then choose from 10+ resume templates to create your etcher resume.
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  6. Apply for etcher jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an etcher job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average etcher salary

The average etcher salary in the United States is $46,044 per year or $22 per hour. Etcher salaries range between $23,000 and $91,000 per year.

Average etcher salary
$46,044 Yearly
$22.14 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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