Jewelry Repairer / Bench Jeweler

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts

Position Summary

Oscar Stone is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Jewelry Repairer / Bench Jeweler to join our team. The Jewelry Repairer will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, restoring, and maintaining a variety of jewelry pieces while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and quality.

The ideal candidate has strong bench-jewelry skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently while handling valuable jewelry and precious materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform jewelry repairs, adjustments, restorations, and alterations.
• Repair rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, chains, and other jewelry pieces.
• Perform ring sizing, including sizing up and down when appropriate.
• Solder and repair broken chains, clasps, prongs, settings, and other jewelry components.
• Replace and repair damaged or missing stones and settings.
• Repair and replace prongs and perform stone-setting work.
• Clean, polish, buff, and finish jewelry pieces.
• Inspect jewelry carefully before and after repairs to ensure quality and workmanship.
• Identify potential damage, loose stones, worn settings, and other repair concerns.
• Handle precious metals, gemstones, diamonds, and high-value jewelry with care.
• Use jewelry tools, equipment, and machinery safely and properly.
• Maintain an organized and clean workbench and repair area.
• Accurately document completed repairs and communicate repair status when required.
• Work with sales associates and management to determine appropriate repair solutions.
• Complete repairs within established deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Protect customer property and maintain strict attention to security and company procedures.
• Follow all company policies and procedures regarding jewelry handling, security, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bench jeweler, jewelry repairer, or jewelry technician preferred.
• Strong knowledge of jewelry repair techniques and precious metals.
• Experience with soldering, ring sizing, polishing, stone setting, and general jewelry repairs.
• Strong attention to detail and precision.
• Ability to work with small tools and delicate jewelry components.
• Ability to identify quality issues and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with the sales and management teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle valuable merchandise responsibly and professionally.
• Jewelry school, technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Diamond and gemstone setting experience.
• Experience repairing luxury or fine jewelry.
• CAD/design experience is a plus.
• Laser welding experience is a plus.
• Watch repair experience is a plus.
• Experience working with gold, platinum, silver, and other precious metals.