Bench Jeweler - Signet Jewelers - Vernon Hills - Vernon Hills, IL

About the role

We are currently seeking entry-level Jewelers and experienced Jewelers to join our Field Design & Service Center Teams.

Responsibilities

• Completing administrative/clerical tasks and polishing jewelry
• Become a Bench Jeweler
• Knowledge of stone setting, sizing, polishing and jewelry repair
• Advance from beginner to artisan in a promote-from-within environment
• Use your talent to restore jewelry to its original, breathtaking beauty
• Design stunning, one-of-a-kind, custom jewelry
• Deliver a Customer-First experience that exceeds customers' expectations for custom jewelry design and repairs
• Offer highly competitive pay reflective of your current jeweler skillset and experience
• Offer unique Jeweler training programs and continuous learning to advance your 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 & 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

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