Job description Diamond Setter in Alberta

Find out what work is like for a diamond setter in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations (NOC 62202).

Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations

Description

Jewellers and workers in related occupations fabricate, assemble, repair and appraise fine jewellery. Watch repairers and related workers repair, clean, adjust and fabricate parts for clocks and watches. They are employed by jewellery, clock and watch manufacturers and retail stores, by jewellery and watch repair shops or they may be self-employed.

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Jewellers and related workers
  • Fabricate and repair precious and semi-precious metal jewellery, such as rings, brooches, pendants, bracelets and lockets
  • Examine, cut, shape and polish diamonds using optical instruments, lathes and laps
  • Examine, cut, shape and polish precious and synthetic gems using optical instruments, cutting disks and laps
  • Appraise gemstones and diamonds to differentiate between stones, identify rare specimens and to detect peculiarity affecting stone values
  • Set precious and semi-precious stones in jewellery mountings, according to specifications
  • May supervise other jewellers.
  • Watch repairers
  • Fabricate or fit parts to make watches and clocks
  • Examine clocks and watches, disassemble and check for defective and misaligned parts or rust
  • Replace or repair worn or broken parts
  • Test, adjust and regulate timepiece movements
  • Clean all parts using special cleaning and rinsing solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical cleaning machines to remove dirt and dried lubricants
  • May supervise other watch repairers.

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 62202), and a list of similar occupations:

  • clock repairer
  • diamond cutter
  • gem cutter
  • pearl cutter
  • precious stone setter
  • watch repairer

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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