Jewlery professions

Quality controller

icone controleur qualité

Le métier

At every step in the production process, these professionals verify compliance with the Maison’s strict quality standards. They uphold the quality of creations at various levels: visual, functional and dimensional.

Skills

Discover the three key attributes of a quality controller

  • Organizational skills

    Quality controllers work on several pieces at once, all at different stages of production.

  • Thoroughness

    Inspections are carried out at different stages in the manufacturing process and require meticulous attention to detail.

  • High standards

    Quality controllers are accountable for ensuring compliance with aesthetic and quality standards.

Tools

The main tools of the quality controller

Tweezers

Small clamp with spring-loaded arms to hold delicate pieces.

Jeweler's Loup

A high-precision optical instrument made up of three lenses, used for detailed observation, with 5x or 10x magnification, and accurately shows tiny objects, like gemstones and mechanisms.

Glove

Usually made of white cotton or nitrile, it helps protect the part from fingerprints and marks during quality control and ensures the safety of the quality controller against potential scratches.

Training opportunities

Training programs are available as of 9th grade, as well as for high school graduates and professionals looking to change careers. Whether you are entering the job market or embarking on a new path, this interactive map will help you find a training program close to home.

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Jewelry professions

  • Lapidary

    Lapidaries cut and polish stones, either precious (diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds), or ornamental (turquoise, lapis lazuli, onyx, etc.).

  • Gem setter

    The role of gem setters is to adorn jewelry pieces with stones, either precious (diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds), or ornamental (turquoise, lapis lazuli, onyx, etc.).

  • Enameler

    Enamelers are craftsmen specialized in the creation of jewelry pieces and watches using enamel.

  • Stone expert

    Equipped with expert knowledge of precious and ornamental stones, they purchase and select gemstones to breathe life into future creations.

  • 3D designer

    Starting from sketches, these creative professionals design digital models of jewelry pieces.

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