Bench Jeweler: From Apprentice to Custom Design Expert

Signet Jewelers; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Jeweler Certification

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Signet Jewelers is hiring entry-level and experienced Jewelers to join our Field Design & Service Center teams. As an Apprentice Jeweler, you will complete administrative tasks and polish jewelry, with opportunities to advance to Bench Jeweler.

You will also be responsible for stone setting, sizing, polishing and jewelry repair, restoring pieces to their original beauty and crafting custom designs for customers in a fast-paced retail 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.
• Basic computer skills.
• Varying hours including some nights and weekends.
• Full‑time 40‑hour work week with seasonal required overtime.

Responsibilities

• As an Apprentice Jeweler, you will complete administrative tasks and polish jewelry, eventually advancing to Bench Jeweler.
• You will also be responsible for stone setting, sizing, polishing, and jewelry repair.
• Signet Jewelers has over 220 Design & Service Centers throughout the United States, located within all Jared Jewelers and select Kay Jewelers and Zales stores.

Skills

Chain and clasp repair

Re‑tipping prongs

Setting stones

Creating stone mountings

Wax carving

Fabrication

Casting

Custom design

CAD / CAM design

Customer service

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We have many opportunities available on our other career site pages. Click here to link to our careers page!

Join our Field Design & Service Center Team! Whether you are just starting your career or an experienced Jeweler, we have plenty of opportunities for your growth and success. Start as an Apprentice Jeweler completing administrative/clerical tasks and polishing jewelry, and work toward becoming a Bench Jeweler. We are also looking for candidates with knowledge of stone setting, sizing, polishing and jewelry repair. Working with our team gives you the opportunity to advance from beginner to artisan in a unique promote-from-within environment.

Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest specialty retail of diamond jewelry, is currently seeking entry-level Jewelers and experienced Jewelers to join our Field Design & Service Center Teams! Whether you are just starting your career as a Jeweler or are an experienced master level Jeweler, we have plenty of opportunities for your growth and success. Working with our team gives you the opportunity to advance from beginner to artisan in a promote-from-within environment. We offer unique Jeweler training programs and continuous learning to advance your skills from entry level to experienced Jeweler!

At Signet Jewelers, you’ll use your talent to restore jewelry to its original, breathtaking beauty all the way to designing stunning, one-of-a-kind, custom jewelry depending on your current skillset. Our Design & Service Center Team Members are dedicated to delivering a Customer -First experience that exceeds our customers’ expectations for custom jewelry design and repairs.

Our Design & Service Center Team Members are dedicated to delivering a Customer -First experience that exceeds our customers’ expectations for custom jewelry design and repairs.

We offer highly competitive pay that is reflective of your current jeweler skillset and experience.

Desired Administrative Skills

• 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
  
  
  

Position Requirements

• 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
  
  
  

A Sampling Of Our Total Rewards

• Jeweler Certification classes to develop and enhance your bench skills
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance (full-time Team Members)
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (full-time Team Members)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Merchandise discounts
  
  
  

Signet Jewelers has over 220 Design & Service Centers throughout the United States, located within all Jared Jewelers and select Kay Jewelers and Zales stores.

Signet Jewelers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity at all levels. Please know that while we appreciate every applicant's interest, we can only contact those selected for further consideration.

Don't forget, we have many opportunities available on our other career site pages. Click here to link to our careers page!