Keyword

Girdle Polisher

Polisher

Gemstone Girdle Polisher

Minimum 10th

Minimum six months on-the-job training

Certified training for Gemstone Girdle Polisher (programme aligned to G&J/Q 6707 released by the Gem & Jewellery Skills Council of India)

A minimum of 6 months of work experience/internship in diamond processing units

The tasks a Gemstone Girdle Polisher is expected to perform include:

Providing the finish for the girdle of faceted and polished gemstones

Dexterity of hands

Good eyesight

Knowledge about different types of gemstones, the family of stones and their properties, particularly with respect to heat and pressure sensitivity

Knowledge regarding the uses of different qualities of wax and lac for fixing, their merits and demerits

Not applicable

Patience

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Team spirit

Multi-tasking ability

Decision-making skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

High concentration

It is a bench job

Need not handle a team

Travelling is not required

Part-time work and contractual work is available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Most companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available in some organizations

Most gemstone drillers are free lancers.

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Yes

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous

One may develop occupational hazard like eye strain, physical fatigue from working for long hours

For freshers -INR8,000 per month

For candidates with 1/2 yearsexperience -INR10,000 toINR12,000 per month

For candidates with over 2 yearsexperience -INR20,000 toINR25,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

India is the global leader in gemstone processing with Jaipur being the hub. Demand for high quality cut gemstones in the international market is rising. This means there will be a huge a demand for Gemstone Girdle Polisher.

Gemstone processing units in India and abroad

Gemstone processing units across India, especially Jaipur