Bench Jeweler: Apprenticeship to Master Craft

Signet Jewelers Limited; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and prescribed

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

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. Start as an Apprentice Jeweler completing administrative/clerical tasks and polishing jewelry, and work toward becoming a Bench Jeweler.

The role offers opportunities to advance from beginner to artisan in a promote-from-within environment with specialized training for jewelry repair, stone setting and CAD/CAM work.

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

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Basic computer skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bench Jeweler experience or relevant

Tools

CAD / CAM design 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. Start as an Apprentice Jeweler completing administrative/clerical tasks and polishing jewelry, and work toward becoming a Bench Jeweler.

The role offers opportunities to advance from beginner to artisan in a promote-from-within environment with specialized training for jewelry repair, stone setting and CAD/CAM work.