Join Anatometal, a leading name in body jewelry manufacturing located in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA, serving a dedicated worldwide customer base since 1991. At Anatometal, we deeply value our team, offering comprehensive training and opportunities for leadership and skill development.
A Polisher is primarily responsible for polishing precious metal jewelry pieces and removing defects such as spots or scratches.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Polish precious jewelry pieces with and without stones to meet quality and production standards.
- Clean and recovery operations related to dust collection systems of the Polishing Department.
- Count and record daily production results and verify the accuracy of all work orders.
- Work in a team environment, maintaining a positive and respectful workplace.
- Comply with policies and procedures while always maintaining professional conduct.
- Maintain a clean, safe and productive work environment.
- Perform various polishing techniques as well as the use of different buffing wheels and polishing compounds.
- Work safely always by consistently following safe work procedures.
- Promote safety by making suggestions for improvement and promptly reporting all incidents and safety issues.
SKILLS:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Mathematical skills with the ability to interpret numerical data, count, add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages.
- Ability to handle small parts, with manual dexterity sufficient to combine jewelry settings and gemstones.
- Visual acuity to accurately identify product colors against reference color charts, and to evaluate product quality using a jeweler’s eye loupe.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma required; one year of manufacturing related experience in production, or warehouse / fulfillment operations.
- Organized thought process with high attention to detail and ability to produce accurate results, effective prioritization to meet scheduled requirements, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent work ethic. Follows directions and demonstrates initiative to work self-directed and as a flexible team player.