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Job Title: Lathe Operator
Lathe Operator Job Description:
Operates lathe type saw to saw rough diamonds along premarked lines preparatory to shaping operation, using bench lathes: Attaches sawing wheel (bronze plate) to lathe and applies abrasive compound. Positions stone in cement holder of lathe, starts lathe, and presses diamond against revolving wheel to groove stone along premarked lines. Adjusts arm of lathe to apply pressure required to saw diamond. Periodically examines sawing operation to ensure standard production.
Chain Maker, Machine
Forms chains for watches and other jewelry articles: Feeds wire into machine. Hooks together ends of...
Profile Trimmer
Operates scroll saw or jigsawing-and-nibbling machine to cut or trim hollowware items, such as trays...
Preparer, Making Department
Operates equipment and uses handtools to prepare metal jewelry findings for further processing, usin...
Die Maker
Fabricates set of dies for use in forming and shaping metal jewelry blanks, following drawings or bl...
Bright Cutter
Cuts layer of metal from walls of settings and other surfaces of jewelry articles to reveal bright i...
Forms chains for watches and other jewelry articles: Feeds wire into machine. Hooks together ends of...
Profile Trimmer
Operates scroll saw or jigsawing-and-nibbling machine to cut or trim hollowware items, such as trays...
Preparer, Making Department
Operates equipment and uses handtools to prepare metal jewelry findings for further processing, usin...
Die Maker
Fabricates set of dies for use in forming and shaping metal jewelry blanks, following drawings or bl...
Bright Cutter
Cuts layer of metal from walls of settings and other surfaces of jewelry articles to reveal bright i...