Joyero Senior / Maestro

Yaninas Jewelry Inc; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Yaninas Jewelry Inc. is seeking an experienced bench jeweler to perform expert repairs, custom fabrication, and precise stone setting for high-end pieces. You will collaborate with the team to maintain exceptional craftsmanship and project accuracy.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of bench experience, formal training, and a strong portfolio. CAD/CAM workflows familiarity and casting oversight are a plus for this luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of professional bench jewelry experience, with formal training preferred.
• Expert mastery of prong, bezel, pavé, and channel settings in gold/platinum.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM workflows and casting oversight a plus.
• 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

Stone setting

Metalsmithing

Communication

Portfolio

Education

GIA or bench certification

Tools

CAD/CAM workflows

Casting oversight

Job description

Benefits:

• 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