- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Fabricate and repair jewelry articles. Make models or molds to create jewelry items.
Jewelers spend a lot of their time Thinking Creatively. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Finger Dexterity, Arm-Hand Steadiness, and Control Precision. Jewelers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Artistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Production and Processing, and Design and are skilled at Quality Control Analysis and Judgment and Decision Making.
Work Activities
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Handling and Moving Objects
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Selling or Influencing Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Getting Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Scheduling Work and Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Processing Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Training and Teaching Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Interacting With Computers
Assisting and Caring for Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Near Vision
Finger Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Visual Color Discrimination
Category Flexibility
Oral Comprehension
Flexibility of Closure
Oral Expression
Visualization
Deductive Reasoning
Originality
Information Ordering
Written Comprehension
Selective Attention
Problem Sensitivity
Mathematical Reasoning
Perceptual Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Reaction Time
Inductive Reasoning
Speech Recognition
Number Facility
Written Expression
Speed of Closure
Speech Clarity
Far Vision
Wrist-Finger Speed
Multilimb Coordination
Auditory Attention
Time Sharing
Depth Perception
Memorization
Hearing Sensitivity
Response Orientation
Rate Control
Static Strength
Interests
Realistic
Artistic
Enterprising
Investigative
Conventional
Social
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Production and Processing
Design
Sales and Marketing
Mechanical
Chemistry
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Administration and Management
Fine Arts
Clerical
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Economics and Accounting
Education and Training
Transportation
Law and Government
Personnel and Human Resources
Physics
Public Safety and Security
Psychology
Communications and Media
Building and Construction
History and Archeology
Philosophy and Theology
Sociology and Anthropology
Telecommunications
Wages
Georgia
$44,490
Arkansas
$43,980
Pennsylvania
$43,820
New York
$43,750
Connecticut
$43,630
Wisconsin
$42,060
New Jersey
$41,510
Vermont
$40,960
Nebraska
$40,460
Missouri
$40,030
Minnesota
$39,840
Massachusetts
$38,790
Illinois
$38,360
Indiana
$37,600
Alaska
$36,930
Rhode Island
$36,790
Ohio
$36,080
Washington
$35,760
Oregon
$35,080
New Hampshire
$34,850
Maine
$34,850
Kentucky
$34,840
Iowa
$34,620
California
$34,400
Kansas
$33,950
Virgin Islands
$33,100
North Dakota
$33,040
Florida
$32,830
Oklahoma
$32,630
South Carolina
$31,890
Mississippi
$31,800
Montana
$31,330
Tennessee
$31,290
Alabama
$31,010
North Carolina
$30,880
Colorado
$30,380
Arizona
$29,640
Maryland
$29,610
Utah
$29,490
Texas
$29,110
Virginia
$28,940
West Virginia
$28,520
South Dakota
$28,120
Michigan
$27,990
Hawaii
$26,830
Louisiana
$26,030
New Mexico
$24,500
Nevada
$18,790
Skills
Quality Control Analysis
Judgment and Decision Making
Negotiation
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Persuasion
Management of Financial Resources
Operations Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Mathematics
Speaking
Time Management
Instructing
Writing
Active Listening
Monitoring
Management of Material Resources
Service Orientation
Learning Strategies
Social Perceptiveness
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Coordination
Systems Evaluation
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Analysis
Equipment Selection
Troubleshooting
Technology Design
Repairing
Science
Work Values
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Relationships
Support
Independence
Work Styles
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Cooperation
Independence
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Persistence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Concern for Others
Leadership
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Freedom to Make Decisions
Frequency of Decision Making
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Contact With Others
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Level of Competition
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With External Customers
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Physical Proximity
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Letters and Memos
Work With Work Group or Team
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Consequence of Error
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Duration of Typical Work Week
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Standing
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work Schedules
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Public Speaking
Spend Time Walking and Running
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree