Royal Mint - Precious Metals Fabricator
New Today
This entry-level position entails assisting in the creation of high-quality jewellery items for the Royal Mint's 886
brand, using a combination of traditional bench skills and modern technology. The focus is on assisting with
crafting pieces from sustainable e-waste gold, refined medical waste silver, and diamonds.
Key Accountabilities:
Quality - Assist in crafting high-quality jewellery items while maintaining strict quality standards, using
traditional and modern techniques.
· Risk - Learn to identify and manage potential risks to ensure safe and efficient operations.
· Sustainability - Support energy-efficient practices and waste reduction initiatives in daily work activities.
· Customer - Gain an understanding of customer needs and contribute to enhancing the customer
experience
Key Responsibilities:
Polishing
· Assist in achieving a sleek finish on jewellery pieces, inspecting for imperfections, and maintaining consistency.
Drawing Down Wire:
· Learn to use specialized tools to draw metal wire accurately for various jewellery components.
Soldering:
· Assist in creating durable connections within jewellery pieces, following safety protocols.
Drilling:
· Help in jewellery assembly and decoration, ensuring accuracy according to design specifications.
Simple Stone Setting:
· Learn basic setting techniques to securely place gemstones into jewellery mounts with precision.
Cleaning up of Castings:
· Assist in removing excess material from cast jewellery pieces to prepare them for further processing.
Filing and Profiling:
· Learn to shape and refine metal components, ensuring dimensional consistency and smooth surfaces.
Striking Metal Blanks:
· Assist in shaping metal blanks for jewellery production, maintaining accuracy and uniformity.
Laser Engraving:
· Gain experience operating laser engraving equipment to add designs or markings to jewellery pieces.
Use of Laser Welder:
· Learn laser welding techniques to join metal components with precision and minimal distortion.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
· Previous jewellery workshop or manufacturing experience preferred but not essential.
· Basic knowledge of jewellery making techniques and materials desirable.
· Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required.
· Interest in jewellery, precious metals, and luxury items.
· Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
· Understanding of quality control processes desirable.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies
- Location:
- Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Salary:
- £12.21 /hour
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manufacturing/Surveying