A professional who operates machine to emboss names and addresses on metallic and nonmetallic plates for use in duplicating or addressing machines or for use as nameplates and tags. Responsibilities include:

• Adjusts plate carriage for each size plate, and clamps blank plates in holder.
• Reads copy to be embossed and turns handwheel to set character or letter die in embossing position.
• Pulls lever to lower die and emboss character on plate.
• Trips levers or presets automatic controls to space letters, words, and lines.
• May insert plates in envelopes.
• May insert plates in frames and file alphabetically.
• May operate pantograph type engraving machine to engrave plates (engraver pantograph i).
• Important variations may be indicated by trade name of machine operated.