Bench Jeweler - Signet Jewelers - Metairie, LA

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 including stone setting, sizing, polishing, and jewelry repair
• Designing and creating custom jewelry based on individual skillset
• Participating in ongoing training and certification classes to enhance bench skills
• Providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a high standard for quality work

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
• Variety of hours including some nights and weekends
• Full-time consists of a 40-hour work week with seasonal required overtime

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills

Skills

• 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

• 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