Job Opening for Bench Jeweler (Carlsbad, CA)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform ring sizing (gold, platinum, silver)
• Execute prong rebuilding, tipping, and re-tipping
• Set stones across a variety of cuts and settings (e.g., round, princess, emerald, marquise, oval, pear, channel, pavé, bezel, shared prong)
• Conduct laser welding and jewelry repair
• Complete head and shank replacements
• Repair chains (fine and heavy gauge)
• Perform soldering and fabrication in gold and platinum
• Rebuild worn mountings and restore jewelry
• Perform rhodium finishing and polishing to showroom standards
• Assemble and finish custom jewelry pieces
• Work with diamonds and colored gemstones
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe bench practices
• Manage workflow and meet repair and production timelines

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on bench jewelry experience in a professional setting
• Strong technical skills in jewelry repair and fabrication
• Ability to work under magnification with high precision
• Knowledge of metal properties and gemstone handling
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Team-oriented with a positive and professional attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Approximately 10+ years of bench jeweler experience
• Experience working with high-end or intricate jewelry pieces
• Strong understanding of quality control and finishing standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• 401(k) (with potential employer matching, if applicable)
• Additional benefits may include health insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts (eligibility requirements apply)

Hiring Process

• Candidates may be asked to complete a bench test to demonstrate technical skill level as part of the interview process

Work Environment & Requirements

• In-person role based in Carlsbad, CA
• Candidates must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate prior to starting work
• Role may require prolonged periods of sitting, use of fine tools, and working under magnification

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under California or federal law.

Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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