Bench Jeweler: Apprentice to Artisan in Design & Repair

Signet Jewelers Limited; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Signet Jewelers is seeking entry-level jewelers and experienced jewelers to join our Field Design & Service Center Teams in the United States. You will start as an Apprentice Jeweler, handling administrative/clerical tasks and polishing, and work toward becoming a Bench Jeweler.

Opportunities for those with stone setting, sizing, polishing and jewelry repair knowledge abound, with potential to advance within a promote-from-within environment.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years Bench Jeweler (or relevant) experience in skilled trades working with fine metals.
• Passing a qualified bench test to assess current jeweler level.
• Excellent organizational skills & detail orientation.
• Customer service minded individuals with a high standard for quality work.

Responsibilities

• Perform chain and clasp repairs and re-tipping prongs.
• Set stones and fabricate custom mountings as needed.
• Carry out wax carving, casting, and basic fabrication tasks.
• Support jewelry repairs and restoration within the service center.

Skills

Stone setting

Polishing jewelry

Bench Jeweler

Fabrication

CAD / CAM design

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-3 years Bench Jeweler experience

Tools

CAD / CAM software

Job description

Signet Jewelers is seeking entry-level jewelers and experienced jewelers to join our Field Design & Service Center Teams in the United States. You will start as an Apprentice Jeweler, handling administrative/clerical tasks and polishing, and work toward becoming a Bench Jeweler.

Opportunities for those with stone setting, sizing, polishing and jewelry repair knowledge abound, with potential to advance within a promote-from-within environment.