Bench Jeweler

Marthaler Jewelers; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA

Paid training

Continuing education

Growth opportunities

Family-owned

In-house shop

Job summary

Marthaler Jewelers, a family-owned, high-end jeweler in Western North Carolina, is seeking a full-time Bench Jeweler to join our in-house shop in Fletcher, NC. You will move custom pieces from casting to finished jewelry, handle repairs, and maintain an exacting standard of fit and finish.

You will collaborate with our CAD and sales teams on timelines and job specs, working on-site with a steady stream of custom work. A strong foundation in soldering, sizing, and finishing is essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional bench jeweler experience.
• Strong soldering, sizing and finishing fundamentals.
• Experience with custom, manufacturing, and/or repair work preferred.
• Precise, detail-driven, and committed to quality and safety.
• Reliable and able to work full-time on-site in Fletcher, NC.

Responsibilities

• Clean up, assemble and finish cast pieces for custom orders.
• Set stones (prong, bezel, pavé and others) in new and existing pieces.
• Perform repairs, sizing, soldering, retipping and restoration.
• Polish and finish to a showroom-ready standard.
• Maintain tools and equipment and keep a safe, organized bench.

Skills

Bench jeweler experience

Soldering

Sizing

Finishing

Attention to detail

On-site work

Job description

Marthaler Jewelers is a jeweler-owned, high-end retail and manufacturing jeweler in Western North Carolina. We design and make custom fine jewelry under one roof, handling design, CAD, casting, bench work and finishing ourselves. Our shop team takes one-of-a-kind pieces from concept to finished product, and we take pride in craftsmanship our clients will wear for a lifetime.

The Role

We’re hiring a full-time Bench Jeweler to join our in-house shop in Fletcher, NC. You’ll take custom pieces from casting to finished jewelry, handle repairs, and hold every piece to a high standard of fit and finish. You’ll work closely with our CAD and sales teams on timelines and job specs.

What You’ll Do

• Clean up, assemble and finish cast pieces for custom orders
• Set stones (prong, bezel, pavé and others) in new and existing pieces
• Perform repairs, sizing, soldering, retipping and restoration
• Polish and finish to a showroom-ready standard
• Maintain tools and equipment and keep a safe, organized bench

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of professional bench jeweler experience
• Strong soldering, sizing and finishing fundamentals
• Experience with custom, manufacturing, and/or repair work preferred
• Precise, detail-driven, and committed to quality and safety
• Reliable and able to work full-time on-site in Fletcher, NC

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay plus production bonus opportunities
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, with employer contribution, available after one year of employment
• Paid training and continuing education
• Opportunities for professional growth within the jewelry industry
• Supportive family-owned work environment
• A full equipped in-house shop and a steady flow of custom work

Marthaler Jewelers is an equal opportunity employer.