Vacancy for Bench Jeweler (Springfield, MO)

We are determined to build customer trust as much to provide the finest diamonds and wedding jewelry, so we personally choose every piece of jewelry, diamond, and gemstone, using our expert eye and in-depth understanding of our customers’ needs.

For 41 years, we’ve worked hard to live up to the high standards of our founders and parents, Woody and Marcia Justice. As the second generation, we are bringing our own passions to the business, with a female perspective that helps us understand just what women want. That’s why we’ve started programs like , an offer to lend brides up to $25,000 worth of fine jewelry on their wedding day when the couple purchases their engagement ring from Justice Jewelers.

Part of the Justice legacy includes a commitment to give back to the community. To date, Justice Jewelers has donated more than $400,000 to Camp Barnabas, a camp for children and young adults with special needs.

Justice Jewelers operates in the constant memory of Woody Justice, with an eye on what consumers will want tomorrow, not just today. We are proud to continue the store’s legacy of being a place for everyone, no matter their budget or needs. Most of all, we want nothing more than to be your trusted jewelers for life.

Job Summary

The Justice Jewelers Bench Jewelers are responsible for providing high quality jewelry repair, restoring jewelry to its original beauty in a timely manner contributing to our five-star shopping experience. Ideal candidates require a careful, measured attention to detail, as each piece must pass our rigorous quality control inspection process.

Education and Experience

Our ideal candidate will have an Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or Jewelers of America certification, two to five years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. GIA schooling is a plus. MUST be proficient in diamond setting, watch batteries, gem setting, jewelry repairs, ring sizing, soldering, rhodium plating, re-shanking, re-tipping, wire working and gold testing.

All candidates must pass a bench test and background check.

Required Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of jeweler’s tools, machinery and equipment required along with advanced jewelry repair knowledge
• Ability to be a good decision maker with strong problem-solving skills required
• Must be detail oriented
• Strong communication skills
• A commitment to personal excellence
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proficient in all types of jewelry repair tasks including ring sizing, chain soldering, stone setting and modifying new products to suit client requests
• Able to complete custom orders
• Strong setting ability and skills in all setting techniques.
• Ability to respond to customer and workforce inquires in a TIMELY manner
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment
• Consistently demonstrating high quality work
• Strong attention to detail
• Well-organized and good at multi-tasking
• Inclusive team player with a positive attitude
• Dependable
• Strong work ethic
• Strong inter-personal relationship skills
• A passion for the jewelry industry

Skill Requirements

Need to Have

• Chain and clasp repair
• Re-tipping prongs
• Setting stones
• Creating stone mounts
• Performing channel and platinum rebuilds
• Performing minor ring repair and other jewelry repairs
• Laser Welder proficiency

Nice to Have

• Wax carving
• Fabrication
• Casting
• Custom design and creation of pieces

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 – $30.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, MO 65809: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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