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Goldsmith
Goldsmith Frame Maker
Artisan
Bench Worker
Minimum 10th
On-the-job training for a minimum period of six months
Certified training for Goldsmith: Frame Maker (programme aligned to G&J/Q 0606 released by the Gem & Jewellery Skills Council of India)
Not applicable
The tasks a Goldsmith: Frame Maker is expected to perform include:
Creating the base jewellery frame in gold as per the design
Dexterity of the hands
Good eyesight
Ability to match the design picture to the actual piece
Understanding of acids involved in the manufacturing
Understanding of metal behaviour at different temperatures
Knowledge of frame-making from different components
Ability to estimate the amount of precious metal going to be used
Knowledge of filing and linking frame parts
Knowledge of gold alloy properties
Knowledge of chemical reactions between non-gold materials used
Knowledge of using different types of files and tools for different end results
Ability to spot difficulties with respect to the practicality of the design
Attention to detail
Ability to work long hours with sharp tools/abrasives
Patience
Ability to work independently
Good communication skills
Team spirit
Multi-tasking ability
Decision-making skills
Creative thinking
It is a bench job
Need not handle a team
Travelling is not required
Part-time work and contractual work is available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Most companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8 hours every day. This may vary from company to company.Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Yes
This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous
One may develop occupational hazards like strained eyesight, neck and arm pain, minor cuts and burns etc. if not taken care of
For freshers - 5,000 - 7,000 per month
For candidates with 1/2 yearsexperience - 10,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
India is the global leader in handmade gold and gem-set jewellery. With an increasing trend in coloured stones setting in handmade jewellery, the demand for Goldsmith: Frame Maker is only set to increase multi-fold.
Handmade gold and gems-set jewellery manufacturing units in India
Cities across India
Will be updated
Indian Diamond Institute
Indian Institute of Jewellery (IIJ)
Will be updated