Coral/Gem Cutter

JOB SUMMARY: 

Every individual at Maui Divers Jewelry has a unique skill set that contributes to and drives the Maui Divers Jewelry brand. We encourage and support creativity, professional growth, and continuing education. We recognize the value of our employees and that they are our greatest resources.  Here at Maui Divers Jewelry, you’re not only an employee you are a part of our ‘ohana.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:

• To create/produce beautiful quality MDJ jewelry
• Select, sort and cut black coral/gem stones as needed for production
• Keep coral room clean and organized at all times
• Communicate coral room needs and issues to the Production Manager
• Waste Water Testing (every payday Friday)
• Charging media used in tumbling weekly or as needed
• Quarterly preventive maintenance of tumbling machines
• Quarterly maintenance of laser machines (Assembly and Design)
• Perform scheduled maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Flex to other departments as needed for cross-training based on the Manufacturing Skills Matrix
• Work within assigned deadlines/due dates and team goals
• Promote a healthy, safe and positive work environment.
• Keep supplies on hand, order new supplies in a timely manner so we never run out
• Perform other duties and special projects requested by top management and/or Production Manager

BACKUP CASTER:

• Invest and cast items necessary for production
• Must do the premix and remelt of metals on a timely manner
• Insure that weights of metal received from Coordinating should tally on the report and must turn over the same weight on “casted tree form” per rules on metal recovery
• Map out and load flasks in the ovens before end of day
• Maintain cleanliness in the investment and casting rooms
• Perform consistent observation to best practices and techniques used by each person in your areas of responsibility. Conduct constant corrective training when best practices are not used
• Review casting repairs and report all repeated issues to Management
• Special projects will be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly motivated team player
• Multi-task, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions in oral, written or diagram form
• Good close vision and depth perception
• Ability to work in environment with moderate noise level
• Ability to lift up to 30-50 pounds
• Must be able to follow safety rules and procedures and perform work in a safe manner
• Must have steady hands with good eye to hand coordination
• Must show initiative, drive and flexibility
• Computer skills is a plus

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Hand eye dexterity, attendtion to detail, steady hands, vision.
• Stand for long periods
• Higher than normal heat environment