Bench Jeweler - Signet Jewelers - Meridian Square - Aurora, IL

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
• Bench Jeweler responsibilities such as 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, wax carving, fabrication, casting, custom design and creation of pieces, CAD/CAM design work
• Assisting with customer service and maintaining a high standard for quality work
• Participating in ongoing training and certification programs to enhance bench skills

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 and 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 and detail orientation
• Customer service-minded individuals with a high standard for quality work

Skills

• Administrative skills such as 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, wax carving, fabrication, casting, custom design and creation of pieces, CAD/CAM design work

Benefits

• Base pay, $17.00 – $24.00
• Jeweler Certification classes to develop and enhance your bench skills
• 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

Benefits

• 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