Girdle polisher

Follows finishing supervisor instructions written in parcel to polish and return back to the finishing supervisor. They will confirm if polisher polished according to the instructions and the diamond need anything more to be polished and then send it to the section QC for polish and symmetry quality check.

This task is performed because of following reasons:

Ensure parameters, polish and symmetry are met as per rough estimations
Finalize the girdle

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 finishing supervisor instructions written in parcel
Consumables, tools and equipment are available and in good condition
Opening the scaif should be done just before shift end so that you are ready for tomorrow
Cover your scaif and oil your tang when going for weekend or holidays
Ensure your polishing mill is clean and tidy before knocking off for the day
Usage of avalon or smoothing meters or anything similar is mandatory if they are available in the factory
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 finishing supervisor confirmation check current weight using weighing scale and write it in the parcel

Consumables, tools and equipment:

0.5 Marker pen
Girdle tang
Galvanised smooth Scaif 7/10 or carving scaif
Pots in all sizes you polish
Pot holder to store pots on table
Olive oil, rose dip liquid, diamond dust or anything similar to apply and coated diamond to open scaif
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

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