Bench Jeweler - Signet Jewelers - Boulevard Consumer Square - Amherst - Buffalo , NY

About the role

We are currently seeking entry-level Jewelers and experienced Jewelers to join our Field Design & Service Center Teams. Our Design & Service Center Team Members are dedicated to delivering a Customer-First experience that exceeds our customers' expectations for custom jewelry design and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Completing administrative/clerical tasks and polishing jewelry
• Working toward becoming a Bench Jeweler
• Knowledge of stone setting, sizing, polishing and jewelry repair
• Restoring jewelry to its original, breathtaking beauty
• Designing stunning, one-of-a-kind, custom jewelry
• Using CAD/CAM design work
• Performing chain and clasp repair
• Re-tipping prongs
• Setting stones
• Creating stone mountings
• Performing channel and platinum rebuilds
• Performing minor ring repair and other jewelry repairs
• Fabrication
• Casting
• Custom design and creation of pieces

Requirements

• A high school degree or equivalent preferred but not required
• 1-3 years Bench Jeweler (or relevant) experience in skilled trades working with fine metals
• Passing a qualified bench test to assess current jeweler level
• Excellent organizational skills & detail orientation
• Customer service minded individuals with a high standard for quality work
• Varying hours including some nights and weekends
• Full-time consists of a 40-hour work week with seasonal required overtime

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred but not required
• 1-3 years Bench Jeweler (or relevant) experience in skilled trades working with fine metals
• Passing a qualified bench test to assess current jeweler level
• Excellent organizational skills & detail orientation
• Customer service minded individuals with a high standard for quality work
• Varying hours including some nights and weekends
• Full-time consists of a 40-hour work week with seasonal required overtime

Skills

• Administrative skills
• Stone setting
• Sizing
• Polishing
• Jewelry repair
• Wax carving
• Fabrication
• Casting
• Custom design
• Computer skills
• Customer service

Benefits

• Base pay, $17.00 – $24.00
• Jeweler Certification classes
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance (full-time Team Members)
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (full-time Team Members)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Merchandise discounts

Pay

Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Varying hours including some nights and weekends