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

  • Compute costs of labor and materials to determine production costs of products and articles.
  • Create jewelry from materials such as gold, silver, platinum, and precious or semiprecious stones.
  • Cut designs in molds or other materials to be used as models in the fabrication of metal and jewelry products.
  • Pour molten metal alloys or other materials into molds to cast models of jewelry.
  • Research and analyze reference materials, and consult with interested parties to develop new products or modify existing designs.
  • Weigh, mix, and melt metal alloys or materials needed for jewelry models.

  • Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
  • Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.
  • Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.
  • Evaluate quality of materials or products.
  • Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.
  • Melt metal, plastic, or other materials to prepare for production.
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
  • Place materials into molds.
  • Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
  • Select production input materials.