Jewelers & Precious Stone & Metal Workers
Bench Jeweler, Goldsmith, Jeweler, Silversmith
What they do:
Design, fabricate, adjust, repair, or appraise jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems.
On the job, you would:
- Position stones and metal pieces, and set, mount, and secure items in place, using setting and hand tools.
- 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.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
- design
- mechanical
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- keep your arm or hand steady
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Innovation
- Initiative
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
Computer aided design CAD software
- Computer assisted jewelry design CAD software
- Metal designing software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Explore More
- Etchers & Engravers
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- Grinding & Polishing Workers, Hand
- Molders, Shapers, & Casters
- Stone Cutters & Carvers, Manufacturing
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