Bench Jeweler

National Rarities, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

National Rarities, a leading estate buying company in St. Louis, is hiring a detail-oriented Bench Jeweler. The role involves inspecting, cleaning, polishing, and repairing jewelry to ensure high quality before sale while fostering a safe and organized workspace. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to safety procedures.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO: 15 days after 60 days

Travel per diem: $61.20/day

Paid holidays and family leave

$250 annual attire reimbursement

$20/month phone reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bench jeweler or completion of a relevant apprenticeship.
• Proficiency in basic to intermediate jewelry repair techniques.
• Knowledge of and commitment to safety procedures in a jewelry workshop.

Responsibilities

• Polish, clean, and rhodium-plate jewelry.
• Remove gemstones and diamonds from settings with care and precision.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop.

Skills

Jewelry repair techniques

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant apprenticeship

Job description

Description

About National Rarities

National Rarities is a premier estate buying company based out of St. Louis, Missouri, steadily growing over 50% year over year. Partnering with jewelers across the nation, National Rarities offers 3 to 4 day estate buying events that provide customers an opportunity to bring their unwanted valuables for an honest evaluation and a no-obligation offer. We offer a positive, innovative culture that balances goal-oriented rewards, on-the-job training, and quarterly team-building sessions to engage a self-driven efficient team.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Bench Jeweler to inspect, clean, polish, and repair jewelry and watches to ensure the highest quality before sale. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the integrity and appearance of our pieces while contributing to a safe, efficient, and organized workshop environment.

Requirements

Responsibilities and Duties

• Polish, clean, and rhodium-plate jewelry
• Remove gemstones and diamonds from settings with care and precision
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance to ensure items are ready for sale
• Size rings, set and tighten stones, retip prongs, reshave channels, reshave/rebuild shanks, and perform laser repairs and soldering
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop
• Manage shop supplies and inventory
• Ensure a safe and efficient work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bench jeweler or completion of a relevant apprenticeship
• Proficiency in basic to intermediate jewelry repair techniques
• Knowledge of and commitment to safety procedures in a jewelry workshop
• Understands the importance of shop safety
• Reliable transportation to and from the job site

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Company contributions for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k): With a generous company match
• PTO: 15 days after 60 days of employment
• Travel per diem: $61.20 per day
• Paid holidays and family leave
• $250 annual attire reimbursement
• $20/month phone reimbursement
• Optional Coverage: Voluntary Short-Term Disability and Voluntary Additional Life Insurance