Full job description
ESC has an exciting opportunity for a Master Goldsmith/Bench Jeweler to join our premier jeweler’s team in Appleton. This position represents the highest level of craftsmanship within their jewelry repair and production team and the ideal candidate is a seasoned artisan with exceptional technical expertise and a passion for quality workmanship. This role handles the most complex repairs and custom work, serves as a technical authority, and often leads and mentors other goldsmiths.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Performs highly complex and high-value jewelry repairs
- Executes prong, bezel, and bead setting on all sizes and shapes of diamonds
- Performs all types of re-tipping and re-pronging assignments in karat gold, sterling silver, and platinum
- Sizes all types of gold, sterling silver, and platinum jewelry
- Train, mentor, and evaluate Goldsmith I and II team members
- Establish and maintain best practices for craftsmanship and quality
- Follows chemical and equipment safety procedures: MSDS, lockout/tagout, etc.
- Safely and confidently operate torches, flex-shaft tools, polishing machines, and stone-setting tools
- Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe workshop environment
- Prioritize jobs according to due dates
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 5-7 years of hands-on bench jeweler experience
- Mastery in basic goldsmithing fundamentals (soldering, filing, sawing, measuring, and finishing)
- Bench tested ability to work with all common precious metals and diamonds
- Understanding of metal properties
- Experience with a laser welder and torch control
- Ability to communicate with clients and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Manual dexterity and attention to detail
- Ability to follow detailed instructions
- Willingness to learn and accept feedback
- Basic mechanical aptitude
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Appleton, WI 54913 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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