Bench Jeweler: Apprentice to Artisan with Growth & Training

Signet Jewelers Limited; Carle Place (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Merchandise Discounts

Job summary

Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest specialty retailer of diamond jewelry, invites entry-level and experienced Jewelers to join our Field Design & Service Center Teams in the United States. Start as an Apprentice Jeweler and progress toward becoming a Bench Jeweler with training programs designed to grow your skills from basic polishing to advanced stone setting and repair.

You’ll work with a dedicated team delivering a Customer-First experience, with pay reflective of your skill level and

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.
• Basic computer skills.
• Varying hours including some nights and weekends.
• Full-time consists of a 40-hour work week with seasonal required overtime.

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

Bench Jeweler experience

Customer service mindset

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest specialty retailer of diamond jewelry, invites entry-level and experienced Jewelers to join our Field Design & Service Center Teams in the United States. Start as an Apprentice Jeweler and progress toward becoming a Bench Jeweler with training programs designed to grow your skills from basic polishing to advanced stone setting and repair.

You’ll work with a dedicated team delivering a Customer-First experience, with pay reflective of your skill level and