Goldsmith

Job Role:

• Restore damaged or broken jewelry, select appropriate gems, clean and polish jewelry while maintaining quick turn-around times
• Repairs broken clasps, pins, rings, and other jewelry by soldering or replacing broken parts
• Reshapes and restyles old jewelry, following designs or instructions, using hand tools and machines, such as jeweler's lathe and drill
• Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Cut and shape precious metals into jewelry pieces using cutting and carving tools
• Re-size rings made from using different metals
• Must have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Adheres to all safety-related procedures to reduce the risk of accidents
• Clean and inspect jewelry
• Evaluate jewelry for needed repairs
• Repair via soldering and laser-welding
• Diamond & gemstone setting and tightening (prong, bezel, channel, bead, etc)
• Polishing precious metals
• Electroplating
• Engraving
• Assist with cleaning workspace and maintaining tools

SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years experience as a bench jeweler
• Advanced gemstone and diamond setting skills required
• Must have in-depth knowledge about various types of gemstones and diamonds
• Advanced knowledge of jeweler's tools, machinery and equipment required along with advanced jewelry repair knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of various chemical solutions used for jewelry making/repair and should have experience working with the same
• Advanced expertise in setting/replacing all kinds of gemstones and diamonds with different types of settings
• Should have good knowledge, understanding and experience on working with various plating solutions

Minimum 5 years experience as a bench jeweler. Advanced gemstone and diamond setting skills required. Must have in-depth knowledge about various types of gemstones and diamonds. Advanced knowledge of jeweler's tools, machinery and equipment required along with advanced jewelry repair knowledge. In-depth knowledge of various chemical solutions used for jewelry making/repair and should have experience working with the same. Advanced expertise in setting/replacing all kinds of gemstones and diamonds with different types of settings. Should have good knowledge, understanding and experience on working with various plating solutions