Temporary Setter

Key Accountabilities

• Set diamonds and colored stones using pave, cutdown, bright cut, fancy prong, bead, channel and burnishing setting techniques.
• Collaborate with the Jeweler or CAD Designer/technician on stone placement, layouts in metal for selected new products.
• Recommend setting techniques and technical solutions to be adopted by craftsmen in higher volume production.
• Inspect mountings 100% prior to setting and review work after setting completion.
• Count and record individual daily productions results, verify accuracy of work orders, reconcile all stones used in work orders, and notify Manager of any discrepancies.

Required Qualifications

• Setting experience in all setting techniques – ability to evaluate the space needed for setting pave or beadwork, and provide stone layouts in model or castings.
• Experience working with precious metals, diamonds and colored stones.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients and multiple staff levels.
• Profound in organizational, interpersonal and partnership skills.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and willing to change responsibilities within the department to support business needs.
• Experience performing and troubleshooting setting repairs.
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or modified work schedules to support business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Gemological Certification (Diamond and Colored Gemstones).
• Proficiency using MS Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Technical understanding of polishing and jewelry manufacturing techniques.
• Knowledge/experience of a Laser Welder Machine.

Pay

The hiring range for this position ranges from $35.00 - $46.00 per hour. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.