Stone Setting Metal Smith

DeKalb Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stuller, the jewelry industry's leading manufacturer and supplier in North America, seeks a Stone Setting Metal Smith in Lafayette, LA. This role covers precision assembly, finishing, and setting stones to bring jewelry designs to life, with emphasis on dexterity and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities include soldering, laser repairs, polishing, and meticulous final finishes, ensuring products meet strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in metalworking or jewelry making.
• Ability to work with small, delicate components.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and meet quality standards.
• Patience and focus for intricate work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble jewelry pieces with accuracy using specialized tools.
• Operate a small torch to solder and fuse metal parts.
• Perform minor metal repairs with a laser tool.
• Polish jewelry pieces to a flawless finish using polishing machines.
• Maintain high-quality standards with minimal rework.
• Perform inside ring polishing and manage final finishing steps.

Skills

Metalworking

Jewelry making

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Soldering torch

Polishing machines

Buffers

Rotary tools

Laser tool

Job description

• Location 302 Rue Louis XIV,Lafayette, LA, 70508,United States
• Job Category Manufacturing, Full-Time
• Manage Others No

Join our Manufacturing team — production, assembly, operation of equipment, and more — and help us deliver an unmatched selection of products made with quality materials and workmanship. The Stone Setting department is responsible for polishing, engraving, plating, and setting stones, demanding high dexterity, concentration, and attention to detail to ensure the quality of each piece.

The Stone Setting Metal Smith plays a critical role in bringing jewelry designs to life with expert craftsmanship and precision. Responsible for specialized tasks as a Precision Assembler, Precision Fitter, or Precision Finisher, ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a passion for quality, and the ability to work with fine materials to create beautiful, high-quality pieces.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble jewelry pieces with accuracy using specialized tools.
• Operate a small torch to apply heat for soldering and fusing metal parts.
• Perform minor metal repairs with a laser tool.
• Ensure clean finishes by operating polishing wheels and other finishing tools.
• Safely remove excess material from jewelry pieces using air tools.
• Follow detailed instructions to apply the correct adhesives and solder materials.
• Maintain high-quality standards with minimal rework.
• Polish jewelry pieces to a flawless finish using polishing machines and compounds.
• Use handheld buffers and stamping machines to ensure all pieces meet quality standards.
• Perform inside ring polishing and manage final finishing steps.
• Maintain consistent quality with minimal touch-ups and recasts.

Precision Finisher

• Shape and refine jewelry components using sanding belts, polishing wheels, and rotary tools.
• File and sand pieces to create a smooth, seamless finish.
• Ensure jewelry is assembled correctly and securely.
• Perform detailed work using handheld tools for precision.

Basic Qualifications

• Relevant experience in metalworking, jewelry making, or a similar field.
• Ability to work with small, delicate components.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and meet quality standards.
• Patience and focus when performing intricate work.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

Summary

Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.

We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana.