Keyword

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Certified training for Gemstone Thread Maker (programme aligned to G&J/Q 6909 released by the Gem & Jewellery Skills Council of India)

Minimum 6 monthsof work experience/on-the-job training

The task a Gemstone Thread Maker is expected to perform includes: Threading several beads or cabochons or faceted stones into a jewellery piece as per design

Knowledge of the different types of stones such as precious, semi-precious, synthetic and their shapes and sizes

Understanding of jewellery design for threading in terms of shape, size, type of product, number of layers of thread and type of thread to be used

Ability to minimize stone loss

Ability to select the type of thread to be used such as plastic or metal wire

Ability to thread gemstones onto the plastic or metal wire

Knowledge of specific stone handling requirements

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 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 every day. This may vary from company to company. Shift system may be available in some organizations.Most Gemstone Thread Makers 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

Will be updated

The industry is finding it more and more difficult to hire skilled professionals. There is a shortage of skilled workers for the cluster. It is expected that the gem and jewellery industry would have the potential to employ about 8 million persons by 2022. This means there will be an increase in the demand for Gemstone Thread Maker over the coming years.

Jewellery manufacturing units

Retail jewellery stores

Towns and cities across India