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HERFF JONES, Jewelry Polisher – Warwick, RI
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The Herff Jones Operations team, based in Warwick, RI is looking for an Emblematic Jewelry Polisher to join our team.
Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:
Reporting to the Emblematic Production Manager, you will be responsible for efficiently operating a variety of polishing machines to polish detailed portions of ultrium and precious metal jewelry items.
At Herff Jones we may have been around for 100 years, but we still have the mentality of a scrappy startup. For you, that means your job may grow and change over time. But don’t worry, we would never ask an employee to take on an assignment they didn’t already have the right skill sets they needed to succeed. As we see it for right now, however, here are the challenges that we want you to tackle:
Polishes ultrium and precious metal jewelry pieces by using various types/sizes of wheels, brushes, cloths and buffing compounds.
Set ups and efficiently operates a variety of polishing machines.
Performs basic maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating machine parts.
Responsible for quality control. Making adjustments as necessary to produce jewelry pieces within specifications.
Operates within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
Responsible for reading and identifying information located on the order forms.
Examines work to verify quality and conformance to specifications.
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
2-3 years of Polishing experience, preferably of Jewelry items, in addition to meeting the following requirements:
Education / Certifications Required – high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must be able to perform tasks in a safe, clean and timely manner.
Ability to read and write in English is required.
Strong communication skills
Multi-tasking skills.
Must be able to work overtime and on Saturdays during busy seasons.
Ability to establish priorities and work independently.
Ability to work well with people having different ethnic, social, or educational backgrounds; understand the cultural differences of different groups.
Physical Qualifications –
Manual Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination
Near Vision: The ability to see details at close range with or without corrective lenses.
Control Precision: The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to get to the exact positions.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
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