Precious Metal Workers Go Back to List Cast, anneal, solder, hammer, or shape gold, silver, pewter or other metals to form jewelry or other metal items such as goblets or candlesticks.

Tasks
	Cut and file pieces of jewelry such as rings, brooches, bracelets, and lockets.
	Solder parts together or fill holes and cracks with metal solder, using gas torches.
	Polish articles by hand or by using a polishing wheel.
	Pierce and cut open designs in ornamentation, using hand drills and scroll saws.
	Position and align auxiliary parts in jigs and join parts, using solder and blowtorches.
	Examine articles to determine the nature of defects requiring repair, such as dents, uneven bottoms, scratches, or holes.
	Shape and straighten damaged or twisted articles by hand or using pliers.
	Anneal precious metal objects such as coffeepots, tea sets, and trays in gas ovens for prescribed times to soften metal for reworking.
	Rotate molds to distribute alloys and to prevent formation of air pockets.
	Weigh and mix alloy ingredients, using formulas and knowledge of ingredients' chemical properties.

Skills
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Knowledge
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
	Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $62,028.00 $29.82  $22.08  $23.60 - $35.44  Bridgeport/Stamford $67,728.00 $32.57  $24.42  $28.27 - $37.51  Danbury $64,655.00 $31.09  $23.70  $24.96 - $35.88  Hartford $60,093.00 $28.89  $22.17  $23.50 - $31.30  New Haven $58,841.00 $28.29  $22.53  $23.60 - $34.70

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   62   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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