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Gem and Diamond Workers

Production (51-9071)

Fabricate, finish, or evaluate the quality of gems and diamonds used in jewelry or industrial tools.

At a Glance

Gem and Diamond Workers earns a median of $49,140/yr with -5.5% projected growth. Typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent. Top skills: Near Vision, Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information, Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People.

Median Annual Wage

$49,140/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

-5.5%

Annual Openings

4

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Skills (1)

Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

3.4

Knowledge (1)

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.

3.6

Abilities (5)

Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

4.1
Finger Dexterity

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

3.6
Arm-Hand Steadiness

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

3.5
Visual Color Discrimination

The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

3.4
Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

3.3

Work Activities (8)

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

3.8
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

3.7
Thinking Creatively

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

3.6
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

3.5
Handling and Moving Objects

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

3.4
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

3.3
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

3.3
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

3.3

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