Keyword

Weigher

Minimum 10th

No formal training required at all

Certified training for (programme aligned to G&J/Q released by the Gem and Jewellery Skill Council India)

Not Applicable

The tasks a Weighing Person is expected to perform include:

Weighing the diamonds

Dexterity of the hands in handling instruments such tweezers and diamond scoops

Good eyesight

Basic reading and writing skills

Working knowledge of weighing machine

Good calculation skills

Good communication skills

Patience

Ability to work independently or in teams

Good team spirit

It is a desk 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

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

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous

For freshers -INR8,000 per month

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

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

The demand for cast and diamond-set jewellery is on the rise in national and international markets.

With designs getting more and more intricate, wax set pieces will be in demand. This means there will be in an increase in the demand for Weighing Person.

Diamond processing units across India

Cities like Surat, Bhavnagar and Ahmedabad where the diamond processing units are based

Cast and diamonds set jewellery manufacturing units

Maximum casting units are in Mumbai