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Auto block polisher

 Polisher deals with the bruted diamond. Follows planners' laser marking to polish and return it to preparation QC

This task is performed because of following reasons:
  • To remove unwanted or excess material
  • Give a perfect shape of jewelry
  • Leave only 10%+/- weight for the finishing department to enhance quality of diamond


Responsibilities:

  • Check every parcel have diamond when receiving parcels from stock controller
  • Check weight of diamond in weighing scale and confirm if it matches with the current weight mentioned in the parcel
  • Be sure that you fully understand laser marking and label instructions by the planners
  • Consumables, tools and equipment are available and in good condition
  • Cover your scaif and oil your arms when going for weekend or holidays
  • Ensure your polishing mill is clean and tidy before knocking off for the day
  • Use tension meter to check tension in the diamond so that you can adjust the arm parameters accordingly
  • Scaif have to be balanced using scaif balancing morgana if it is available in the factory
  • Usage of HD sarin or helium or anything similar is mandatory if they are available in the factory. Print labels and insert them in the parcel
  • After planner/ section monitor/ section supervisor confirmation check current weight using weighing scale and write it in the parcel

Consumables, tools and equipment:

  • 0.5 Marker pen
  • Autoblock press pots with their sleeves and top pots in all sizes you polish
  • GS Bottom and top arms
  • Galvanised rough Scaif
  • Pot holder to store pots on table
  • 10X or more magnifier loupe
  • Apron or dust coat
  • Regular pen and book to note down any instruction from monitor or supervisor
  • Cloth for cleaning
  • Tension meter

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