Bench Jeweler: Craft Stones, Settings & Custom Pieces

Signet Jewelers; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

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 Lafayette, LA. As an Apprentice Jeweler, you will complete administrative tasks and polish jewelry, eventually advancing to Bench Jeweler.

You will also perform stone setting, sizing, polishing, and jewelry repair, with opportunities for growth and outstanding customer service.

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 40‑hour work week with seasonal required overtime.

Responsibilities

• Polish jewelry and perform bench work as an Apprentice Jeweler.
• Advance to Bench Jeweler through demonstrated skill and testing.
• Perform stone setting, sizing, polishing and jewelry repair as required.
• Restore jewelry to its original beauty and design custom pieces.
• Deliver a customer‑first experience that exceeds expectations.

Skills

Bench Jeweler experience

Apprentice progression

Setting stones

Creating stone mountings

Chain and clasp repair

Re‑tipping prongs

Wax carving

Fabrication

Casting

Custom design

CAD / CAM design

Organization

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Schedule flexibility

Full-time 40-hour work week

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bench Jeweler experience 1–3 years

Tools

None

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 Lafayette, LA. As an Apprentice Jeweler, you will complete administrative tasks and polish jewelry, eventually advancing to Bench Jeweler.

You will also perform stone setting, sizing, polishing, and jewelry repair, with opportunities for growth and outstanding customer service.