Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Master Bench Jeweler to join our family at Elite Fine Jewelers in Tempe, Arizona.
This is a hands-on bench position within a third-generation, family-owned luxury jewelry store known for high-level custom work and complex repairs. The ideal candidate has advanced fabrication and stone-setting skills, strong attention to detail, and takes pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship.
This is not a manufacturing assembly-line role — all work is done in-house with a focus on quality, precision, and custom design.

Duties
- Perform advanced custom fabrication and fine jewelry creation
- Set diamonds and gemstones (including large center stones) with precision
- Perform platinum rebuilds, prong retipping, and structural restorations
- Ring sizing, shank replacements, and complex repair work
- Create and modify stone mounts
- Casting cleanup and finishing
- Operate laser welder (iWeld LaserStar experience preferred)
- Work with gold, platinum, and sterling silver
- Collaborate with sales associates on custom design projects
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient bench environment
- Ensure all work meets Elite Fine Jewelers’ high standards for quality and durability
Experience
- 5+ years of bench jeweler experience (master-level preferred)
- Advanced soldering skills in gold and platinum
- Strong stone-setting ability (including channel setting and large stones)
- Experience in custom fabrication from concept to completion
- Ability to troubleshoot repair challenges independently
- High attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
- Professional, reliable, and works well within a close-knit team
- Laser welding experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience, with commission potential
- Steady, consistent bench work
- Modern, fully equipped in-house shop
- Professional, respectful, drama-free environment
- Long-term opportunity with a growing, family-owned business
- Paid time off and potential health benefits
- Base pay + commission potential
Elite Fine Jewelers is a multi-generation family business built on quality craftsmanship and strong client relationships. If you are passionate about custom jewelry and want to work in a shop where your skill truly matters, we would love to connect.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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