Production Associate/Polisher

BODY ART ALLIANCE • Santa Cruz, CA

41d • $21 - $22

About The Position

Join Anatometal, a leading name in body jewelry manufacturing located in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA, serving a dedicated worldwide customer base since 1991. At Anatometal, we deeply value our team, offering comprehensive training and opportunities for leadership and skill development. A Polisher is primarily responsible for polishing precious metal jewelry pieces and removing defects such as spots or scratches.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Mathematical skills with the ability to interpret numerical data, count, add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages.
• Ability to handle small parts, with manual dexterity sufficient to combine jewelry settings and gemstones.
• Visual acuity to accurately identify product colors against reference color charts, and to evaluate product quality using a jeweler’s eye loupe.
• High school diploma required; one year of manufacturing related experience in production, or warehouse / fulfillment operations.
• Organized thought process with high attention to detail and ability to produce accurate results, effective prioritization to meet scheduled requirements, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent work ethic. Follows directions and demonstrates initiative to work self-directed and as a flexible team player.

Responsibilities

• Polish precious jewelry pieces with and without stones to meet quality and production standards.
• Clean and recovery operations related to dust collection systems of the Polishing Department.
• Count and record daily production results and verify the accuracy of all work orders.
• Work in a team environment, maintaining a positive and respectful workplace.
• Comply with policies and procedures while always maintaining professional conduct.
• Maintain a clean, safe and productive work environment.
• Perform various polishing techniques as well as the use of different buffing wheels and polishing compounds.
• Work safely always by consistently following safe work procedures.
• Promote safety by making suggestions for improvement and promptly reporting all incidents and safety issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED