Bench Jeweler: Apprentice to Artisan in Custom Jewelry

Signet Jewelers Limited; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification classes

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Signet Jewelers invites aspiring Jewelers to join our Field Design & Service Center Team in the United States. Start as an Apprentice Jeweler and progress toward becoming a Bench Jeweler, with training in stone setting, repairs, and custom design.

We offer hands-on development, a promote-from-within culture, and total rewards including certification opportunities, health benefits, and 401(k) matching as you grow from entry level to skilled artisan.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years Bench Jeweler (or relevant) experience in skilled trades.
• Passing a qualified bench test to assess current jeweler level.

Responsibilities

• Chain and clasp repair
• Re-tipping prongs
• Setting stones
• Creating stone mountings
• Performing channel and platinum rebuilds
• Performing minor ring repair and other jewelry repairs
• Wax carving
• Fabrication
• Casting
• Custom design and creation of pieces
• CAD / CAM design work

Skills

Stone setting

Prong repair

Mounting stones

Wax carving

Fabrication

Casting

Custom design

CAD / CAM design

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Signet Jewelers invites aspiring Jewelers to join our Field Design & Service Center Team in the United States. Start as an Apprentice Jeweler and progress toward becoming a Bench Jeweler, with training in stone setting, repairs, and custom design.

We offer hands-on development, a promote-from-within culture, and total rewards including certification opportunities, health benefits, and 401(k) matching as you grow from entry level to skilled artisan.