Precious Metal Workers
Cast, anneal, solder, hammer, or shape gold, silver, pewter or other metals to form jewelry or other metal items such as goblets or candlesticks.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
32 tasks analyzed
Cut and file pieces of jewelry such as rings, brooches, bracelets, and lockets.
Solder parts together or fill holes and cracks with metal solder, using gas torches.
Anneal precious metal objects such as coffeepots, tea sets, and trays in gas ovens for prescribed times to soften metal for reworking.
Polish articles by hand or by using a polishing wheel.
Pierce and cut open designs in ornamentation, using hand drills and scroll saws.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cut and file pieces of jewelry such as rings, brooches, bracelets, and lockets. | - | - | - |
| Solder parts together or fill holes and cracks with metal solder, using gas torches. | - | - | - |
| Anneal precious metal objects such as coffeepots, tea sets, and trays in gas ovens for prescribed times to soften metal for reworking. | - | - | - |
| Polish articles by hand or by using a polishing wheel. | - | - | - |
| Pierce and cut open designs in ornamentation, using hand drills and scroll saws. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$49,140
per year
Mean Wage
$55,030
per year
Employment
23K
workers
Wage Range
$33,890 - $81,610
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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