A professional who brushes oxide solution on ornamentation (patterned surfaces) of silverware and silver-plated ware to darken crevasses to make design stand out after buffing. Responsibilities include:

• Brushes oxide on ornamentation of hollowware, such as bowls, trays, and coffee pots.
• Dips ornamented end of knives, forks, and spoons in solution, and wipes excess solution from silverware with cloth to prevent discoloration.
• Places silverware in mesh basket and immerses it in water to neutralize oxidation.
• May tend conveyorized machine that automatically oxidizes stainless steel flatware items.