Summary
The Senior Jeweler performs advanced repairs, alterations, and fabrications on client and new jewelry, specializing in stone setting across a wide range of setting types. The role works with common metals including platinum and 18KT, using soldering, laser welding, fabrication, enameling, and finishing techniques while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The position collaborates with CAD technicians, supports bench testing, and manages a high-volume workflow with strong organizational focus.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced repairs, alterations, and fabrications according to established quality standards.
- Execute complex technical work including adjustable shank installations, gallery reconstruction, and bespoke alterations.
- Perform expert stone setting across pavé, prong, bezel, channel, invisible, and hand-made settings for fancy-shape stones.
- Partner with CAD technicians to develop parts, components, and prototypes that enhance design integrity and functionality.
- Perform specialty craft work as appropriate to skill set and work mix, ensuring alignment with aesthetic and quality standards.
- Maintain an organized bench and manage assigned orders, due dates, parts, consumables, and scrap according to procedures.
- Meet or exceed established productivity standards and report any late or potentially late orders.
- Ensure workshop safety, minimize risks, and set an example in safe work practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years of professional bench jewelry experience with extensive expertise in stone setting and high-jewelry craftsmanship.
- Experience with platinum, 18KT, color stones, and fancy cut-shaped stones.
- Advanced proficiency in soldering, laser welding, fabrication, and repair of complex jewelry items.
- Familiarity with tools such as burrs, gravers, and burnishers and the ability to read and follow SOPs.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple complex projects.
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and to work overtime and weekend overtime as needed.
- Fluent English reading, writing, and verbal skills and strong initiative with minimal supervision.
- Understanding of safety procedures including use of eye protection, shields, and proper handling of chemicals.
