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Rough polisher

Polisher deals with the rough or laser sawn diamond. Follows planners' laser marking to polish and return back to the planner.

This task is performed because of following reasons:
  • Open the diamond surface more to confirm if the estimated clarity is matching
  • Form culet
  • Remove table tilt if any
  • If any doubts in grooves, cracks, open surfaces; this task is the right time to confirm
  • Finalize all estimations are matching



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
  • 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
  • Scaif have to be balanced using scaif balancing morgana if it is available in the factory
  • 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
  • Weight blocks
  • Table tang with claws, top tang with claw, fancy bottom tang with claws and girdle tang
  • Galvanised rough 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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