How do they match: Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

  • Hand Chain Maker
  • Bench Jeweler
  • Bench Molder
  • Certified Bench Jeweler Technician
  • Jewelry Bench Molder
  • Jewelry Bench Worker

  • Design and fabricate molds, models, and machine accessories, and modify hand tools used to cast metal and jewelry pieces.
  • Pierce and cut open designs in ornamentation, using hand drills and scroll saws.
  • Position stones and metal pieces, and set, mount, and secure items in place, using setting and hand tools.
  • Rout out locations where parts are to be joined to items, using routing machines.
  • Shape and straighten damaged or twisted articles by hand or using pliers.
  • Smooth soldered joints and rough spots, using hand files and emery paper, and polish smoothed areas with polishing wheels or buffing wire.

  • Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools.