Vacancy for Bench Jeweler (Halifax,NS)

Apprentice Retail Jeweller
Franklyn’s (Jewellers & Goldsmiths) Limited

This apprenticeship is an apprentice retail jeweller, the candidate will be learning aspects from retail side of things and also in the workshop as a jeweller.

Trainee jeweller:

Clean and polish of jewellery, including smoothing joints with a hand file and emery paper.
Polishing jewellery using pendant drills and a double spindle polishing machine.
Cleaning items with sonic and steam machines and electroplating when necessary.
Soldering using an oxy-propane torch, to assemble pieces, size rings and repair chains.
Piercing and saw work, to make cuts and shape pieces of metal.
Pressing/stamping to create patterns, makers mark, numbers and letters into surfaces.
Drilling and forming metal using tools and dies.
Repair/reshape/restyle jewellery by replacing broken parts using hand tools or machinery.
To prepare quotes/estimates for customers following price guides, estimating sizes, quantities, materials and resources.
Reshape/repair/renovate tools as necessary.
Identification of metals to determine carat.
Identification of gemstones.Keeping workshop and benches clean and tidy.
Working in a safe manner to prevent accidents/injuries.

Provide a basic watch repair service inc, battery replacement, strap replacement and alteration and repairing/removing damaged links.

Retail aspects:

Arrange attractive displays in windows and cabinets.Advise customers on products and help them choose the most suitable.
Build relationships with customers to gain repeat business.Take payment for goods and issue receipts (using EPOS) and guarantees.
Participate in general housekeeping.
Offer advice and assistance to customers via phone, email and face to face.Assist with admin tasks such as dealing with post/deliveries.
Assist colleagues with stock replenishment inc pricing and displaying stock to company standards.Maintain a high level of security.

Requirements and prospects
Desired skills

The successful candidate must have:

Ability to match or detect differences between colours inc shades of colour and brightness.
A keen interest in working in the retail sector and have an interest in making, producing and design processes.
Have technical and creative skills.
Excellent Co-ordination and Manual dexterity.

Personal qualities

The successful candidate must be: