Joyero Senior

Yaninas Jewelry Inc; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Yaninas Jewelry Inc. in Cedar Grove, NJ, is seeking an experienced bench jeweler to perform repairs, fabricate custom pieces, and ensure top craftsmanship. You will handle sizing, stone-setting, and finishing while collaborating with our team to meet exacting standards.

The role emphasizes mastery of precious metals, CAD/CAM workflows, and accurate translation of client visions into technical specifications, with a focus on luxury retail service and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of bench jewelry experience with formal training preferred.
• Mastery of stone-setting across prong, bezel, pavé, channel.
• Experience with CAD/CAM workflows and casting oversight a plus.
• Polished, professional presence suitable for a luxury retail environment.
• Strong communication and ability to translate client vision into specs.
• Portfolio of custom work required.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert-level repairs: sizing, prong re-tipping, shank replacement, solder work, and stone-setting across platinum, gold, and mixed-metal pieces.
• Execute custom fabrication and CAD-to-bench work for bespoke bridal and fine jewelry commissions.
• Perform quality control and final inspection on all repair and custom work prior to client delivery.
• Maintain and calibrate bench equipment; manage inventory of findings, metals, and gemstones.

Skills

Bench jewelry exp

Stone-setting mastery

CAD/CAM workflows

Portfolio of custom work

Client communication

Education

GIA or equivalent training

Tools

CAD/CAM tooling

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

ROLE OVERVIEW

This is a hands-on bench role. Most of your time will be spent performing jewelry repairs, custom fabrication, stone setting, and other fine bench work. You'll also collaborate with our team to ensure every piece meets our high standards of craftsmanship and quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform expert-level repairs: sizing, prong re-tipping, shank replacement, solder work, and stone-setting across platinum, gold, and mixed-metal pieces
• Execute custom fabrication and CAD-to-bench work for bespoke bridal and fine jewelry commissions
• Perform quality control and final inspection on all repair and custom work prior to client delivery
• Maintain and calibrate bench equipment; manage inventory of findings, metals, and gemstones

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5-10 years of professional bench jewelry experience; formal training (GIA, bench certification, or equivalent apprenticeship) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated mastery of stone-setting techniques (prong, bezel, pavé, channel) and metalsmithing across gold and platinum
• Experience with CAD/CAM workflows and casting oversight a plus
• Polished, professional presence suitable for a luxury retail environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate client vision into technical specifications
• Portfolio of custom work required