Engraver onboarding at a glance

Week one covers orientation, safety and shadowing. Days 1–30 build vocabulary and supervised practice on core procedures; days 31–60 move to independent work with competency sign-offs; days 61–90 focus on full productivity, cross-training and a credential plan.

Before day one

Confirm start date, schedule, pay and supervisor in writing
Verify required credentials: Laser safety training, Hand engraving course (as applicable)
Prepare equipment and access: laser engravers; rotary engravers; gravers; sandblasters
Assign a buddy or preceptor
Enroll the new hire in Engraver training so foundations are covered before or during week one

Week one: orient and protect

Workplace tour, emergency procedures and incident reporting
Never leave lasers running unattended
Ventilate fumes
Wear eye protection
Know which materials are unsafe to laser
Shadow an experienced engraver through a full shift
Training modules 1–3: role foundations, a day on the job and essential vocabulary (15 terms)

Days 1–30: learn

Goal: perform core tasks safely under supervision.

Supervised practice: proof an engraving order
Supervised practice: dial in laser settings
Supervised practice: engrave a curved surface
Training modules 4–7: duties, step-by-step tasks, tools and safety
30-day check-in: confidence, questions and early wins

Days 31–60: contribute

Goal: handle a regular workload independently.

Set up designs: independently
Run laser engravers: independently
Run rotary engravers: independently
Hand engrave: independently
Competency sign-offs completed (see checklist below)
Training final knowledge check and certificate of completion
60-day check-in

Days 61–90: own

Goal: full productivity and a growth plan.

Meet productivity and quality targets for the role
Begin cross-training on a secondary task
Agree on a credential goal (for example, Laser safety training)
Discuss the career path: Engraving Operator → Engraver → Hand Engraver
90-day review

Competency checklist

Skill or task	Trained	Observed	Signed off
Proof an Engraving Order
Dial In Laser Settings
Engrave a Curved Surface
Laser engraving
Rotary engraving
Hand engraving
Design software

How to measure onboarding success

Time to first independent project
Revision rounds per project
On-time delivery rate
90-day retention

How Engraver training maps to this plan

Introduction to the Engraver Role
A Day on the Job
Essential Engraver Vocabulary
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Common Tasks, Step by Step
Tools, Equipment and Technology
Safety, Compliance and Professional Standards
Skills Employers Look For
Launching Your Engraver Career
Final Knowledge Check

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Engraver Onboarding Plan (30-60-90 Days)