Jeweler onboarding at a glance

Week one covers orientation, safety and shadowing. Days 1–30 build vocabulary and supervised practice on core procedures; days 31–60 move to independent work with competency sign-offs; days 61–90 focus on full productivity, cross-training and a credential plan.

Before day one

Confirm start date, schedule, pay and supervisor in writing
Verify required credentials: GIA Graduate Gemologist, JA Certified Bench Jeweler (as applicable)
Prepare equipment and access: torches; flex shafts; loupes; ring mandrels
Assign a buddy or preceptor
Enroll the new hire in Jeweler training so foundations are covered before or during week one

Week one: orient and protect

Workplace tour, emergency procedures and incident reporting
Use torches safely
Ventilate fumes
Protect eyes
Follow security procedures
Shadow an experienced jeweler through a full shift
Training modules 1–3: role foundations, a day on the job and essential vocabulary (15 terms)

Days 1–30: learn

Goal: perform core tasks safely under supervision.

Supervised practice: size a ring up
Supervised practice: retip a worn prong
Supervised practice: set a round stone in prongs
Training modules 4–7: duties, step-by-step tasks, tools and safety
30-day check-in: confidence, questions and early wins

Days 31–60: contribute

Goal: handle a regular workload independently.

Size rings: independently
Repair jewelry: independently
Set stones: independently
Solder: independently
Competency sign-offs completed (see checklist below)
Training final knowledge check and certificate of completion
60-day check-in

Days 61–90: own

Goal: full productivity and a growth plan.

Meet productivity and quality targets for the role
Begin cross-training on a secondary task
Agree on a credential goal (for example, GIA Graduate Gemologist)
Discuss the career path: Bench Apprentice → Bench Jeweler → Master Jeweler
90-day review

Competency checklist

Skill or task	Trained	Observed	Signed off
Size a Ring Up
Retip a Worn Prong
Set a Round Stone in Prongs
Soldering
Stone setting
Ring sizing
Polishing

How to measure onboarding success

Time to first independent project
Revision rounds per project
On-time delivery rate
90-day retention

How Jeweler training maps to this plan

Introduction to the Jeweler Role
A Day on the Job
Essential Jeweler Vocabulary
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Common Tasks, Step by Step
Tools, Equipment and Technology
Safety, Compliance and Professional Standards
Skills Employers Look For
Launching Your Jeweler Career
Final Knowledge Check

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Jeweler Onboarding Plan (30-60-90 Days)