Jewellery processes

Essential for

• Filigree maker
  Filigree makers create a delicate kind of jewellery, usually of gold and silver, called a filigree. They solder together tiny beads, twisted threads or a combination of the two…
• Jeweller
  Jewellers fabricate and repair various jewelry articles. They create models from wax or metal, ready for the lost wax casting process. They may undertake the casting process (place…
• Precious stone setter
  Precious stone setters use tools to insert diamonds and other gemstones into jewellery settings according to specifications. The setting of the gemstone depends on its size and its…
• Jewellery assembler
  Jewellery assemblers assemble jewelry parts to form different types of jewellery such as bracelets, necklaces or earrings. They grip links with pliers or position the link in the s…
• Precious stone cutter
  Precious stone cutters use cutting machines and tools to cut or carve diamonds and other gemstones according to diagrams and patterns while considering different specifications. Th…
• Jewellery mounter
  Jewellery mounters create the framework for a piece of jewellery, on which the precious stones are added to later. Other titles The following job titles also refer to jewellery…
• Goldsmith
  Goldsmiths design, manufacture and sell jewellery. They also adjust, repair and appraise gems and jewellery for customers using experience in the working of gold and other precious…
• Jewellery repairer
  Jewellery repairers use specialised hand tools to carry out adjustments and repairs to all types of jewellery pieces. They resize rings or necklaces, reset gems, and repair broken …
• Jewellery polisher
  Jewellery polishers ensure that finished jewellery pieces are cleaned by customer demand or prepared for sale. They may also perform minor repairs. They use either hand tools …
• Silversmith
  Silversmiths design, manufacture and sell jewelry. They also adjust, repair and appraise gems and jewelry. Silversmiths are specialized in working with silver and other precious me…

Optional for

• Enameller
  Enamellers embellish metals such as gold, silver, copper, steel, cast iron or platinum by painting it. The enamel they apply, consists of coloured powdered glass. Working condition…
• Production supervisor
  A production supervisor plays a vital role in overseeing the operations and activities within a manufacturing or production facility. They are responsible for coordinating and mana…
• Injection moulding operator
  Injection moulding operators operate and monitor injection moulding machines, in order to cast products from thermoplastic materials. They regulate the temperature, pressure, and v…
• Mouldmaker
  Mouldmakers manually create moulds for the production of metal products. They mix sand and hardening materials to obtain a specialised mixture. They then use a pattern and one or…
• Computer-aided design operator
  Computer-aided design operators use computer hardware and software in order to add the technical dimensions to computer aided design drawings. Computer-aided design operators ensur…
• Consumer goods inspector
  Consumer goods inspectors evaluate assembled parts of consumer goods and products for compliance with specifications and defects in-line with clients' requirements and organisation…
• Assayer
  Assayers test and analyse precious metals such as silver and gold to determine the value and properties of components using chemical and physical techniques. They also seperate pre…
• Jewellery and watches specialised seller
  Jewellery and watches specialised sellers sell, maintain and clean jewels and watches in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to jewellery and watche…
• Industrial designer
  An Industrial Designer is a professional who designs and develops products that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. From consumer electronics and household appliances …