Also known as:
Diamond Grader, Diamond Polisher, Diamond Setter, Facetor, Gem Cutter, Gemologist, Goldsmith, Jewelry Repairer, Jewelsmith, Lapidarist
SNAPSHOT
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Cast, anneal, solder, hammer, or shape gold, silver, pewter or other metals to form jewelry or other metal items such as goblets or candlesticks.
| Leadership |
HIGH
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| Critical decision making |
HIGH
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| Level of responsibilities |
HIGH
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| Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
HIGH
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| Dealing and handling conflict |
LOW
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| Competition for this position |
HIGH
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| Communication with others |
LOW
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| Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
HIGH
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| Comfort of the work setting |
HIGH
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| Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
LOW
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| Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
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| Physical demands |
LOW
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DAILY TASKS
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| Shape and straighten damaged or twisted articles by hand or using pliers. |
| Pierce and cut open designs in ornamentation, using hand drills and scroll saws. |
| Solder parts together or fill holes and cracks with metal solder, using gas torches. |
| Examine articles to determine the nature of defects requiring repair, such as dents, uneven bottoms, scratches, or holes. |
| Polish articles by hand or by using a polishing wheel. |
| Cut and file pieces of jewelry such as rings, brooches, bracelets, and lockets. |
MAIN ACTIVITIES
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| Thinking Creatively |
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
| Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material |
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
| Getting Information |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events |
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information |
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
| Controlling Machines and Processes |
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People |
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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| Production and Processing |
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
| Mechanical |
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
| English Language |
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
| Customer and Personal Service |
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
| Mathematics |
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
| Design |
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
| Sales and Marketing |
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
| Chemistry |
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. |
KEY ABILITIES
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| Near Vision |
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness |
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
| Finger Dexterity |
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
| Problem Sensitivity |
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
| Deductive Reasoning |
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
| Visualization |
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
| Information Ordering |
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
| Category Flexibility |
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
TOP SKILLS
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| Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Active Listening |
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Complex Problem Solving |
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| Monitoring |
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
| Speaking |
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Judgment and Decision Making |
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
| Operation Monitoring |
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
| Quality Control Analysis |
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
