LAPIDARY APPRENTICE

LAPIDARY APPRENTICE

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you captivated by the brilliance and elegance of gemstones? Are you eager to learn the age-old art of transforming raw rocks into mesmerizing gemstone masterpieces? If you dream of starting a career in the world of lapidary craftsmanship, then seize this extraordinary opportunity to become a Lapidary Apprentice at Highland Park Lapidary Co.

As a Lapidary Apprentice, you will embark on an exciting and educational journey in the realm of gemstone crafting. Under the guidance of our seasoned Lapidary Specialists, you will learn the techniques and skills required to shape, cut, and polish gemstones into breathtaking creations. Your passion for gemstones and willingness to learn will be the key ingredients in unlocking your potential as an aspiring lapidary artisan.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our mission is to enable artists, jewelers and craftspeople to turn their creative visions into reality through the gemstone & glass cutting and polishing arts. For over 30 years it has been our focus to bring the highest quality and most innovative equipment, tools and processes to all of the lapidary artists worldwide. Combining our love for the lapidary arts along with our decades of experience in the design and use of lapidary equipment provides us with a unique knowledge and experience that we bring to everything we do. We challenge ourselves to be great and the best version of ourselves through individual personal, professional, and financial goals and the impact we have in the lapidary space. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are inspirational, accountable, results oriented, transparent, disciplined and aligned. This company operates internationally and is growing by the day.

OBJECTIVES

• Assistant Lapidary Specialist: Collaborate with experienced artisans to observe and understand the lapidary process from raw gemstone material to finished masterpieces.
• Live Sale Assistant Moderator: Assist in curating rocks for each live sale event and assist the moderators in showcasing rocks and crystals during live sale events.
• Operate Lapidary Equipment: Learn to use saws, drills, grinders, and polishing machines under supervision to shape and finish gemstones.
• Machine Maintenance and Repairs: Regular servicing of equipment, routine checks, repair work, and replacement of worn or nonfunctional parts.
• Gemstone Assessment: Develop an eye for assessing gemstone quality, clarity, and identifying flaws or inclusions.
• Materials Handling: Sorting, cleaning, proper storing and handling of gemstone materials with care, ensuring their safety and security.
• Inventory Management: Receives, stores and stocks materials, equipment, supplies or merchandise. Compiles stock records.
• Photo and Video Filming: Create photo and video assets for use in promotions, educational videos, campaigns, website updates, and social media marketing.
• Product Cataloging: Assist in reviewing and editing product descriptions
• Maintaining Clean Workspace: Ensure a clean and organized work environment to maintain a safe and efficient workspace.
• Adherence to Safety Guidelines: Follow safety protocols and guidelines for the proper use of lapidary equipment and tools.
• Continuous Learning: Attend training sessions and workshops to improve lapidary skills and stay updated with industry trends.
• Assist in Quality Control: Help in the evaluation and inspection of finished gemstones to ensure they meet our high-quality standards.

COMPETENCIES

• Mechanical aptitude
• Physical dexterity and eye-hand coordination

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to 2 years or equivalent experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload
• Work extended hours during live sale events

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Highland Park Lapidary recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to admin@hplapidary.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Whitinsville, MA 01588: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21