Craftsman – Metal Setting

Job Title – Craftsman – Metal Setting 

Purpose of the Job/Role

A metal setter in the jewelry industry is responsible for setting precious stones or gems into metal

settings to create finished pieces of jewelry towards the Smooth flow of production in respective

department for quality and OTIF delivery.  

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

 Production Protocol: Facilitate associates to achieve 100% OTIF of

Product. Ensure minimum 98% efficiency with 0% rejection. Control

on Gold & PT Loss, Diamond Breakages.

 To primary duty is to set stones into jewelry pieces. This involves

carefully placing and securing stones onto metal settings using

techniques such as prong setting, bezel setting, pavé setting,

channel setting, or bead setting. They must ensure that the stones

are properly aligned, secure, and aesthetically pleasing.

 To may also be responsible for repairing damaged or broken

jewelry. This could involve replacing lost or damaged stones,

repairing prongs or settings, and restoring the overall appearance

and functionality of the jewelry piece. 

 To have strong skills in manipulating different types of metals, such

as gold, silver, platinum, or other alloys.

 They must be able to work with metals to create appropriate

settings and structures for the stones, ensuring a secure and durable

final product. 

 To responsible for ensuring the quality of their work and must

inspect finished pieces to ensure that stones are set properly,

without any visible flaws or imperfections

 First Time Acceptance & Productivity: Achieve the set targets of FTA

& productivity.

 Health and Safety: Ensure safe working conditions in own

department/area by implementing necessary safety norms as

instructed by seniors.

KPI

 To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: 

 Complete the Metal setting as per daily production protocol. 

 0 % Breakages of Metal and Diamond

Competencies and Levels

 Knowledge of different types of precious metal alloys, diamonds and gemstones 

 To read notes and put notes on design. 

 To document defects or job sheet

Role Specification 

Qualification (Less than Graduate, Graduate, Post Graduate, PhD, Any Specialization)

i. Any Qualification with Diploma in Designing /Experience in Jewelry Designing.

Techno-functional Skills 

i. Knowledge of handling the all kind of Equipment’s ie: Micro Scope, Jewelry Loupe, Opti-

visor, Jewelry Lamp etc.

Years of Experience

i. 3 to 9 years 

CTC Bracket 

i. 3.6 Lakhs to 4.2 Lakhs PA

Industry 

i. Jewelry industry 

ii. Hands on experience