Bench Jeweler

Effy Jewelry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Effy Jewelry in New York City is seeking a skilled Bench Jeweler to join our manufacturing team. You will finish, repair and set fine jewelry in gold, platinum and silver, ensuring pieces are ready for the case.

This onsite role requires 2–5 years of bench experience, strong soldering and stone-setting skills, and a meticulous, team‑oriented approach. Prior CAD or wax carving familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of bench experience in fine jewelry.
• Strong skills in soldering, sizing, retipping and finishing.
• Working knowledge of stone setting (basic required; advanced a plus).
• Hands-on experience with laser welding and ultrasonic and steam cleaning.
• A sharp eye for detail and pride in clean, precise workmanship.
• Dependability, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Trade school or equivalent training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, resize and restore fine jewelry in gold, platinum and silver.
• Solder, laser weld, file and polish each piece to a flawless finish.
• Set stones and inspect prongs, bezels and settings to make sure every stone is secure.
• Check your work at every stage and raise quality concerns early.
• Hit production and turnaround targets, and keep accurate records of work in progress.
• Safeguard precious metals and stones through careful tracking and secure handling.
• Keep your bench, tools and equipment in top condition, and follow all safety practices.

Skills

Bench jewelry

Soldering

Stone setting

Laser welding

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

Trade school training

Tools

CAD

Wax carving

Job description

BH Wholesale is a fine jewelry manufacturer and wholesaler, and a sister company of Effy Jewelry, the family-owned fine jewelry brand headquartered in New York City.

Effy has spent more than three decades designing and manufacturing jewelry in the U.S., and is known for colorful gemstones, diamonds and bold, joyful design. Its collections, from Signature and Watercolors to D’Oro and Star Diamond, are sold through its own stores, cruise line partners and wholesale channels. Craftsmanship sits at the center of it all. Every piece is handcrafted, and every piece passes through the hands of people like you.

We are built around family and community. We value honesty, integrity and high standards, and we invest in the people who do the work.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Bench Jeweler to join our manufacturing team. You will be the hands behind the finish of each piece, building, repairing, setting and polishing fine jewelry in gold, platinum and silver so that it leaves the bench ready for the case. This is a role for a craftsperson who takes pride in clean work, understands the standards of fine jewelry, and enjoys being part of a close-knit team that makes things in the U.S.

This role is onsite 5 days a week in our NYC office.

What You Will Do

• Build, repair, resize and restore fine jewelry in gold, platinum and silver
• Solder, laser weld, file and polish each piece to a flawless finish
• Set stones and inspect prongs, bezels and settings to make sure every stone is secure
• Check your work at every stage and raise quality concerns early
• Hit production and turnaround targets, and keep accurate records of work in progress
• Safeguard precious metals and stones through careful tracking and secure handling
• Keep your bench, tools and equipment in top condition, and follow all safety practices

What You Bring

• 2 to 5 years of bench experience in fine jewelry
• Strong skills in soldering, sizing, retipping and finishing
• Working knowledge of stone setting (basic required; advanced a plus)
• Hands‑on experience with laser welding and ultrasonic and steam cleaning
• A sharp eye for detail and pride in clean, precise workmanship
• Dependability, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Trade school or equivalent training (preferred)

Nice to Have

• Manufacturing or wholesale experience
• Familiarity with CAD or wax carving
• Comfort with higher-volume production work

Hourly Range

The hourly rate for this role is $24, reflecting a good faith estimate of starting base pay.

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment; we are not able to sponsor visas.

Effy Jewelry is committed to diversity in its workplace and is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying. Effy Jewelry applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.