Bench Jeweler - Signet Jewelers - Short Pump Town Center - Richmond, VA

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

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

• Desired Administrative 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

Skills

• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• Base pay, $17.00 – $24.00
• Jeweler Certification classes
• 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
• Full-time consists of a 40-hour work week with seasonal required overtime

Signet Jewelers

Signet Jewelers has over 220 Design & Service Centers throughout the United States, located within all Jared Jewelers and select Kay Jewelers and Zales stores. Signet Jewelers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity at all levels.

Please know that while we appreciate every applicant's interest, we can only contact those selected for further consideration. Don't forget, we have many opportunities available on our other career site pages. Click here to link to our careers page!