The Bench Jeweler is responsible for evaluating, troubleshooting, and repairing fine jewelry pieces to restore them to their original condition or better. The ideal candidate possesses high manual dexterity, metallurgical knowledge, and a passion for craftsmanship.
Key Responsibilities
- Jewelry Restoration: Diagnose issues and execute high-quality repairs on rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
- Ring Alterations: Perform precise ring sizing (sizing up and down) as well as shank repairs and re-shanking.
- Stone Setting: Inspect stone mountings, tighten loose gems, and perform stone re-tipping, bezel setting, or channel rebuilding. This skill is not required, but be willing to learn.
- Soldering & Welding: Solder broken chains, clasps, and joints using a jeweler's torch or laser welder.
- Finishing: Smooth joints, remove scratches, and polish precious metals (gold, platinum, silver) to a high shine.
- Quality Control: Perform final inspections to ensure all repairs meet company standards and customer expectations.
- Tool Maintenance: Maintain and clean a safe workshop environment, ensuring all bench tools and equipment are in proper working condition.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: At least 1 year of experience as a bench jeweler working with fine metals and gemstones.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of metallurgy, gemology, and various stone-setting techniques. Understanding of how jewelry is crafted.
- Equipment Proficiency: Comfort using polishing wheels, chemical baths, soldering torches, laser welders, and flex shafts.
- Physical Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for intricate, detailed work.
Iโm searching for a bench jeweler that has experience doing repair work with micro torch and be willing to learn or has knowledge on Laserstar equipment. You would be repairing fine jewelry from simple chain solders to head replacement and minimal fabrication work. Iโm looking for someone who has an high attention for detail. Our store stays busy and I am looking for a self motivated worker. Also a worker that takes pride in their job as a tradesman. We specialize in custom jewelry for the showroom and for our customers. We have designers on staff and also an experienced CAD designer, so design experience is not necessary. Stone setting experience would not be a requirement . We are willing to provide training for an individual who has a passion for the job and wants to learn more about the profession. We have two skilled silver/goldsmiths on staff and our CAD designer is also a certified bench jeweler so learning new skills on the job can be provided and encouraged. We want a candidate that will be an asset for the team and that we can help them be an accomplished jeweler in their field.
Company Description
Samanthaโs Jewelry is a family business opened in 2009 and has been growing ever since. We are a community based business that takes pride in our work and values our customers. As the owner, I have been able to provide my skills to help customers for 27years and we hope to continue the growth of the business through the next thirty plus years.