United States
Sector
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
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Indian Institute of Jewellery (IIJ)
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