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Ametek

Diamond Turning Machinist

Richmond, CA · On-site

$24.50 - $33.50/hr

Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical ... Hourly Currency: USD Salary Minimum: 90,000 Salary Maximum: 130,000 Incentive: No Disclaimer: Where ...

Ametek

Diamond Turning Machinist

San Pablo, CA · On-site

$90K/yr

Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical ... Hourly Currency: USD Salary Minimum: 90,000 Salary Maximum: 130,000 Incentive: No Disclaimer: Where ...

Ametek

Diamond Turning Machinist

San Pablo, CA

$90K/yr

Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical ... Hourly Currency: USD Salary Minimum: 90,000 Salary Maximum: 130,000 Incentive: No Disclaimer: Where ...

Golden Corral

Meat Cutter

Burlington, NC

$11 - $18/hr

We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that started as hourly team members. Platinum Corral is a franchisee ... Platinum Corral had 11 of its restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019.

Golden Corral

Meat Cutter

Glen Allen, VA

$11 - $18/hr

We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that started as hourly team members. Platinum Corral is a franchisee ... Platinum Corral had 11 of its restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019.

Golden Corral

Meat Cutter

Lynchburg, VA

$11 - $18/hr

We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that started as hourly team members. Platinum Corral is a franchisee ... Platinum Corral had 11 of its restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019.

Golden Corral

Meat Cutter

Concord, NC

$11 - $18/hr

We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that started as hourly team members. Platinum Corral is a franchisee ... Platinum Corral had 11 of its restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019.

Golden Corral

Meat Cutter

Hickory, NC

$11 - $18/hr

We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that started as hourly team members. Platinum Corral is a franchisee ... Platinum Corral had 11 of its restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019.

Golden Corral

Meat Cutter

Colonial Heights, VA

$11 - $18/hr

We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that started as hourly team members. Platinum Corral is a franchisee ... Platinum Corral had 11 of its restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019.

Golden Corral

Meat Cutter

Richmond, VA

$11 - $18/hr

We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that started as hourly team members. Platinum Corral is a franchisee ... Platinum Corral had 11 of its restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019.

Golden Corral

Meat Cutter

Asheboro, NC

$10 - $17/hr

We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that started as hourly team members. Platinum Corral is a franchisee ... Platinum Corral had 11 of its restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019.

Golden Corral

Meat Cutter

Jacksonville, NC

$11 - $18/hr

We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that started as hourly team members. Platinum Corral is a franchisee ... Platinum Corral had 11 of its restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019.

Golden Corral

Meat Cutter

Roanoke, VA

$11 - $18/hr

We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that started as hourly team members. Platinum Corral is a franchisee ... Platinum Corral had 11 of its restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019.

Golden Corral

Meat Cutter

Greenville, NC

$10 - $17/hr

We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that started as hourly team members. Platinum Corral is a franchisee ... Platinum Corral had 11 of its restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019.

Blue Diamond Growers

SR Logistics Analyst

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$61K - $79K/yr

Salary Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $61,200.00 ... Stays abreast on cutting-edge technology through external education programs, benchmarking, or ...

Blue Diamond Growers

SR Logistics Analyst

Sacramento, CA · Hybrid

$67K - $88K/yr

Salary Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $67,800.00 ... Stays abreast on cutting-edge technology through external education programs, benchmarking, or ...

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How much do hourly diamond cutter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly diamond cutter in the United States is $16.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Diamond Cutter vs Polisher?

AspectHourly Diamond CutterPolisher
CredentialsTypically requires experience in cutting and safety certificationsRequires polishing training and safety certifications
Work EnvironmentDiamond cutting workshops, factoriesJewelry studios, workshops
Industry UsageDiamond manufacturing, industrial cuttingJewelry making, finishing

Both roles involve working with diamonds, but Hourly Diamond Cutters focus on shaping rough stones, while Polishers refine and enhance the stone's appearance. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

How much does an hourly diamond cutter get paid?

Hourly diamond cutters typically earn between $15 and $30 per hour, depending on experience, skill level, and location. Advanced cutters with specialized tools and certifications may earn higher wages, especially in high-demand markets or luxury jewelry settings.
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Diamond Turning Machinist

Richmond, CA • On-site

Ametek
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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$24.50 - $33.50/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.
As a Diamond Turning Machinist at Zygo Extreme Precision Optics in Richmond, CA, you will work with single-point diamond turning equipment to manufacture high precision optical components.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Generate a consistent flow of high-quality work through the diamond turning department with high-precision and detail, collaborating with supervision and planning group to meet on-time delivery schedules.
  • Assist in continuously improving procedures and methods with a mind toward efficiency
  • Set-up and operate CNC diamond turning machines (Precitech 700Ultra and Precitech X Nanoform) to fabricate precision components out of various materials including aluminum, calcium fluoride, silicon, zinc selenide, among others)
  • Maintain and assemble diamond tools in tool holders and positioning of tools in machine, perform difficult and complex set-ups and operate machine on assignments, under minimal supervision with direction from engineering
  • Create, load, edit and store programs and run software analysis routines on data to prepare machine control programs
  • Use metrology equipment such as interferometers and profilometers to measure results of process
  • Handle and clean optical components without downgrading the surfaces
  • Integrate, troubleshoot and repair complex processes
  • Assist in developing procedures for new products including initiating corrections and improvements and training as needed

KEY REQUIREMENTS
  • High School or Technical High School diploma, A.S degree in technical discipline preferred.
  • 6-8 years of related industry experience with spherical optics and optical testing required, aspheres preferred.
  • Experience with SPDT manufacturing equipment such as Moore Nanotech, Precitech, etc. Required, Mastercam and Diffsys Single Point Diamond Turning programming
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment/process issues and drive to resolution.
  • Collaborative team player with a focus on problem-solving and ability to communicate with, influence and mentor others.
  • Advanced math skills, including trigonometry and tolerance stack-up with ability to apply to complex setups, with ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
  • Organized, careful, and detail-oriented.
  • Strong computer skills including MS Work and Excel
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.
Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us! We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k) and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.
Due to the nature of Zygo Navitar's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
Compensation
Employee Type: Hourly
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 90,000
Salary Maximum: 130,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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