Production Associate/Polisher

Job DetailsJob Location: Anatometal - Santa Cruz, CA 95060Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.00 HourlyJoin 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.
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