Key Competencies * Integrity * Attention to Detail * Dependability * Innovation * Analytical Thinking * Initiative * Achievement/Effort * Cooperation * Self Control * Independence
Representative Tasks * Smooth soldered joints and rough spots, using hand files and emery paper, and polish smoothed areas with polishing wheels or buffing wire. * Create jewelry from materials such as gold, silver, platinum, and precious or semiprecious stones. * Position stones and metal pieces, and set, mount, and secure items in place, using setting and hand tools.
Industry
Administrative & Support Services, Educational Services,Job Family Production
Sample Job Titles Antique Jewelry Repairer, Appraisal Technician, Arborer, Bead Maker, Bench Hand, Bench Jeweler, Bench Molder, Bench Molder Apprentice, Bracelet and Brooch Maker, Brilliandeer Looper, Caster, Centrifugal Casting Machine Operator, Certified Bench Jeweler Technician, Chain Maker, Craft Worker, Crafter, Damascener, Dial Maker, Diamond Expert, Diamond Grader, Earrings Fabricator, Engine Turner, Fancy Wire Drawer, Gem Technician, Gemologist, Girdler, Gold Beater, Goldbeater, Goldsmith, Hammer Setter, Hammersmith, Hand Chain Maker, Jeweler, Jeweler Apprentice, Jewelry Appraiser, Jewelry Bearing Maker, Jewelry Bench Molder, Jewelry Bench Worker, Jewelry Drill Operator, Jewelry Drilling Machine Operator, Jewelry Inspector, Jewelry Maker, Jewelry Mechanic, Jewelry Model Maker, Jewelry Mold Maker, Jewelry Repairer, Jewelry Technician, Lathe Operator, Lay-Out Worker, Layout Operator, Layout Worker, Locket Maker, Model Maker, Model Maker Apprentice, Mold Maker, Mold Maker Apprentice, Oliving Machine Operator, Pearl Restorer, Phonograph Needle Tip Maker, Pronger, Ring Maker, Sample Maker, Setter, Silver Chaser, Solderer, Stone Setter, Stone Setter Apprentice, Stonecutter.