Bench Jeweler Apprentice: Training to Master Craftsperson

signetjewelers; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay: $17.00–$24.00 hourly

Jeweler Certification classes

Benefits including medical, dental, V

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays (full-time Team Members)

Tuition reimbursement

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest specialty retail of diamond jewelry, is seeking entry-level Jewelers and experienced Jewelers to join our Field Design & Service Center Teams. Start as an Apprentice Jeweler completing administrative/clerical tasks and polishing jewelry, with a path to becoming a Bench Jeweler.

We offer highly competitive pay and opportunities to advance from beginner to artisan in a promote-from-within environment, with training programs and continuous learning to develop

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

• Repair 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

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Night/weekend availability

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD / CAM design

Job description

Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest specialty retail of diamond jewelry, is seeking entry-level Jewelers and experienced Jewelers to join our Field Design & Service Center Teams. Start as an Apprentice Jeweler completing administrative/clerical tasks and polishing jewelry, with a path to becoming a Bench Jeweler.

We offer highly competitive pay and opportunities to advance from beginner to artisan in a promote-from-within environment, with training programs and continuous learning to develop