Precious Metal Workers

• 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.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Precious Metal Workers.

• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• 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.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• 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.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Precious Metal Workers.