Jewelry Bench Technician/Silversmith/Goldsmith

CLINT ORMS ENGRAVERS AND SILVERSMITHS; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths in Kerrville, TX seeks an experienced Jewelry bench technician/silversmith/goldsmith who excels with their hands and enjoys practical work.

The role requires at least 2 years as a bench jeweler, with proficiency in hand tools, metal fabrication, soldering, and finishing. Strong communication and problem-solving skills help collaborate across teams in a small workshop.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of bench jeweler experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years or more bench handwork craft experience.
• One year or more stone-setting experience is a plus.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• General bench duties including hand sawing, filing, sanding, etc.
• Metal fabrication including die striking, annealing and forming.
• Proficient with torch soldering.
• Finishing processes including polishing, oxidizing, and sandblasting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Hand dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Torch soldering

Polishing equipment

Wax molding

Investment casting

Mold cutting

Job description

Full Job Description

Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths are currently seeking an experienced jewelry bench technician/silversmith/goldsmith to join our team! The candidate must be good at working with their hands and take pleasure in practical work.

Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths are designers and producers of handcrafted belt buckles, jewelry and accessories that embody a carefully preserved Western heritage, a personal touch, and exceptional workmanship.

Knowledge Requirements and Duties

At least 2 years of experience as a bench jeweler is required.

Required

• General bench duties including hand sawing, filing, sanding, etc.
• Metal fabrication including, die striking, annealing and forming
• Proficient with torch soldering
• Finishing processes including polishing, oxidizing, and sandblasting

Preferred

• Preparing wax molds for heating/burnout readying for casting
• Investment & casting processes and procedures
• Vulcanizing & mold cutting
• Flush and prong stone setting
• Precision laser welding

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Two years or more experience in some kind of bench handwork craft or skill.
• One year or more of some stone-setting experience is a plus.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build positive relationships within the organization.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.