Master Bench Jeweler: Precision Repairs, Restoration & CAD

Jewelers; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball’s Jewelers in Knoxville, TN seeks an accomplished Master Bench Jeweler to join our team of fine jewelry professionals. The role focuses on advanced repair, restoration, fabrication, stone setting, finishing, and custom work, upholding our 160-year standard of quality and service.

This position requires exceptional bench skills, strong stone-setting capabilities, and expertise with gold and platinum; CAD/CAM experience is highly valued, with relocation assistance available for the right

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional bench jewelry experience.
• 10+ years preferred; advanced repair, fabrication, finishing, and stone-setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced jewelry repairs, restoration, fabrication, and alterations.
• Expertly work with gold, platinum, silver, diamonds, gemstones, and fine jewelry.
• Perform advanced stone setting across a variety of setting styles.
• Solder, laser weld, size, assemble, polish, refinish, and restore fine jewelry.
• Diagnose challenging repair issues and determine the appropriate repair or restoration method.
• Execute complex ring sizing and structural repairs while protecting gemstones and original design integrity.
• Participate in the creation of custom jewelry from concept through finished piece.
• Work with CAD/CAM technology in support of custom design and manufacturing.
• Assist with jewelry cleaning, inspection, and preventative maintenance as needed.

Skills

Bench jewelry

Stone setting

Gold & Platinum

Soldering & laser weld

Fabrication

Custom jewelry

Attention to detail

Proportion & design

Hand skills

Client collaboration

CAD/CAM experience

3D printing familiarity

Education

Formal jewelry training

Trade certification

Advanced bench credentials

Tools

CAD/CAM

Laser engraving equipment

3D printing

Job description

Kimball’s Jewelers in Knoxville, TN seeks an accomplished Master Bench Jeweler to join our team of fine jewelry professionals. The role focuses on advanced repair, restoration, fabrication, stone setting, finishing, and custom work, upholding our 160-year standard of quality and service.

This position requires exceptional bench skills, strong stone-setting capabilities, and expertise with gold and platinum; CAD/CAM experience is highly valued, with relocation assistance available for the right