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Performs electric arc welding, carbon arc welding, cutting and melting, acetylene welding, cutting and melting, acetylene welding, tungsten (non-consumable inert gas welding and metal (consumable) inert gas welding and silver soldering.• Required to work under atmospheric conditions welding fumes or burning rubber, odors from welding rod, dust shop floors and bus floors, mist while working on buses parked outside when raining, gases from torch welding and burning gas or argon gas and others.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES• Welds, forges, heats, shapes and bends metals.• Tempers and dresses tools; fabricated and repairs springs involving tempering, repairing, potting, case and dichloride hardening.• Operates furnaces, forging machines, drop-forging machines, belt machines and Bradley hammers.• Performs heavy forging, forms heavy plates, links and rings, makes tools and tempers and heat treats new tools.• Performs electric arc welding, carbon arc welding, cutting and melting, acetylene welding, cutting and melting, acetylene welding, tungsten (non-consumable inert gas welding and metal (consumable) inert gas welding and silver soldering.• Cuts and heats ferrous and non-ferrous metals.• Takes accurate measurements as required and reads and interprets blueprints and schematic drawings.• Performs other related duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to this position are the following jobs:Job Title• CHALLENGES• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS• Must have a minimum of five-(5) years verifiable trade experience in a recognized shop.• Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.• Required to pass a physical examination.• Required to perform the physical activities associated with this position.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS• Required to be standing operating hydraulic press, walking to and from within work area and sitting at welding table to weld small parts.• Required to lift raw materials, (up to 50 lbs.), carrying sheet of steel, converter housing, pushing welding machine, torch cart and pulling welding machine, torch cart and air hose.• Required to climb ladders, pit stairs, scaffolding and balancing while climbing ladders and stairs.• Required to stoop to repair bus floors, to retrieve broken parts, to kneel, to crouch and to craw to repair underneath bus.• Required to reach to retrieve radiance rods, small work tools and to hand burning or cutting torch, hammers, goggles and helmets.• Required to finger and to feel surface of a piece to be welded.• Required to talk and to hear to co-workers and team work jobs, while performing teamwork jobs, giving instruction and observing surface prior to repair.• Required to see and to be acute near and far to read blueprints and schematic drawings, while doing lay-out work, to observe surface prior to repair and to see dangerous situations in shop area and color vision while examining welding jobs.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES• Must possess the knowledge and have experience in the process of silver soldering.• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of blacksmith and welding techniques.• Must have a practical knowledge of arithmetic operations, including fractions, decimals and percentages.• Required to possess the knowledge and skills necessary to use power operated and hand tools.WORKING CONDITIONS• Required to work occasional on buses parked in the yards inside or outside.• Usual blacksmith/welder shop conditions.• Required to work under extreme cold outside on buses during repairing on winter months.• Required to work under extreme heat inside welding underneath bus during summer months.• Required to work in wet, humid and noise and vibration conditions outside during work raining periods, body shop, carpentry shop, tin shop, ventilation system, rivet guns, welding machines and tools.• Required to manage mechanical cutting machines and hydraulic press, electrical welding machines, burns sparks from grinding metal, torches, oxygen tanks, chemical bath and heights atop scaffolding around the bus and ladders.• Required to work under atmospheric conditions welding fumes or burning rubber, odors from welding rod, dust shop floors and bus floors, mist while working on buses parked outside when raining, gases from torch welding and burning gas or argon gas and others.EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED• Standard hand tools, torches and welders and soldering devices.Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING: UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORYQUALIFICATIONSJOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONSINFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL. Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness. CTA Benefitshttps://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/

Chicago Transit Authority

Blacksmith & Welder

Arc Welding

Blueprints

Body Shop

Buses

Carpentry

Community Support

Electricity

Gas Welding

Grinding

Hand Tools

Hydraulic Engineering

Machine Tool

Metal Shaping

Physical Demands

Scaffolding

Schematics

Soldering

Team Player

Time Management

Training/Teaching

Welding

The Jewelry Appraiser (Graduate Gemologist) provides best-in-class support to Borsheims’ customers by delivering accurate, professional jewelry and watch appraisals that help protect and celebrate life’s special moments. They excel at communicating clearly with customers, sales associates, and insurance representatives while maintaining a customer-first mindset that supports both external clients and internal teams.

Borsheims is seeking a full-time Jewelry Appraiser to join our team. This role is essential in delivering our Signature Service to every customer.The Jewelry Appraiser (Graduate Gemologist) provides best-in-class support to Borsheims’ customers by delivering accurate, professional jewelry and watch appraisals that help protect and celebrate life’s special moments. Successful individuals in this role combine strong gemological expertise with exceptional attention to detail to assess, identify, and establish values for a wide range of jewelry items. They excel at communicating clearly with customers, sales associates, and insurance representatives while maintaining a customer-first mindset that supports both external clients and internal teams.Job Duties <div><ul><li>Prepare accurate and professional jewelry and watch appraisals</li><li>Identify, grade, and evaluate diamonds, gemstones, and metals</li><li>Determine values using established pricing guidelines and industry standards</li><li>Use gemological tools and testing equipment to assess items</li><li>Review documentation and verify merchandise for appraisal accuracy</li><li>Communicate appraisal details, timelines, and values with customers, sales teams, and insurance partners</li><li>Update and revise existing appraisals as needed</li><li>Maintain detailed records and appraisal documentation</li><li>Support internal teams with gemstone identification and appraisal-related questions</li><li>Follow all safety procedures related to tools, equipment, and materials</li></ul></div> Keyword: Jewelry Appraiser (Graduate Gemologist) - Full Time Omaha, NE (on-site) Required Experience: <ul><li>Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) credential required</li><li>Previous jewelry appraisal or gemological experience preferred</li><li>Strong knowledge of diamond and colored stone grading, metals, and valuation practices</li><li>Experience using gemological tools and testing equipment</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, professional documentation</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Effective written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently while collaborating with sales, shop, and customer service teams</li><li>Customer-focused mindset with the ability to explain appraisal information clearly</li></ul>Essential Job Functions <ul><li>Ability to work assigned schedule on a regular basis.</li><li>Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.</li><li>Ability to see well enough to read small print, identify merchandise and judge clarity and color grade of diamonds and colored stones, and read a computer screen.</li><li>Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse with others in person, via telephone and paging system.</li><li>Ability to move about the store from department to department, get behind narrow counter areas, and bend down or reach up into drawers/shelves.</li><li>Dexterity to write in small print, to hold on to and use all appraisal tools and gemological testing equipment and handle small jewelry items while grading.</li><li>Stamina to sit for over eight hours and focus on small, detailed work.</li><li>Ability to work in a shop environment (i.e., elevated noise, minor dust, etc.).</li><li>Ability to work with ultraviolet fluorescence and refractive index liquid.</li></ul> Benefits: Borsheims is a luxury jewelry and gift retailer and a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family. We value our employees and provide a family-friendly work environment and a flexible schedule for all. If hired, you would be eligible to enjoy Borsheims' excellent benefits, which include: <ul><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance</li><li>Flexible Spending Account</li><li>Wellness Program</li><li>401(k)</li><li>Paid Medical and Parental Leave</li><li>Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay</li><li>Employee Discount</li><li>Service Awards</li><li>Promote-from-Within Philosophy</li><li>Ongoing Education and Training</li></ul>Schedule<ul><li>Regular weekly schedule</li><li>No late nights</li><li>Sundays off (except during the holiday season)</li></ul>If you’re passionate about becoming a Jewelry Appraiser and want to be part of a team that celebrates life’s special moments, we encourage you to apply. From: Borsheims

Borsheims

Jewelry Appraiser (Graduate Gemologist) - Full Time Omaha, NE (on-site)

Analysis Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Relations

Customer Support/Service

Detail Oriented

Develop and Maintain Customers

Documentation

Documentation Review

Gemology

Industry Standards

Insurance

Life Insurance

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Pricing

Problem Solving Skills

Real Estate Appraisals

Record Keeping

Safety Process

Sales

Service Delivery

Test Equipment

Vision Plan

Writing Skills

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Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths are designers and producers of handcrafted belt buckles, jewelry and accessories that embody a carefully preserved Western heritage, a personal touch, and exceptional workmanship. Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths are currently seeking an experienced jewelry bench technician/silversmith/goldsmith to join our team!

Full Job DescriptionClint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths are currently seeking an experienced jewelry bench technician/silversmith/goldsmith to join our team! The candidate must be good at working with their hands and take pleasure in practical work.  Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths are designers and producers of handcrafted belt buckles, jewelry and accessories that embody a carefully preserved Western heritage, a personal touch, and exceptional workmanship.   KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES:At least 2 years of experience as a bench jeweler is required.Required<ul><li>General bench duties including hand sawing, filing, sanding, etc. </li><li>Metal fabrication including, die striking, annealing and forming </li><li>Proficient with torch soldering </li><li>Finishing processes including polishing, oxidizing, and sandblasting </li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Preparing wax molds for heating/burnout readying for casting </li><li>Investment & casting processes and procedures </li><li>Vulcanizing & mold cutting </li><li>Flush and prong stone setting</li><li>Precision laser welding</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED (Preferred) </li><li>Two years or more experience in some kind of bench handwork craft or skill. </li><li>One year or more of some stone-setting experience is a plus. </li><li>Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build positive relationships within the organization.  </li><li>Ability to interact with all levels of management. </li><li>Critical thinking and problem solving. </li></ul>

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