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Calumet City, IL 60409 Applicants should have professional hands-on bench experience and be prepared to discuss the types of repairs and bench work they are comfortable performing.
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Dream Jewelers inc
Bench Jeweler
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What they do
A Jeweler designs and creates jewelry, often using precious metals and gemstones, and sells or appraises jewelry.
$47,504 / year median in Illinois
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Experienced Bench Jeweler Dream JewelersLocation:
Calumet City, IL 60409Pay:
$30-$40 per hour, depending on experienceSchedule:
Flexible schedule Dream Jewelers is seeking an experienced Bench Jeweler to join our team at our Calumet City location. We are looking for a skilled, reliable professional who can confidently perform a wide range of jewelry repairs and bench work while maintaining excellent quality and attention to detail. This position requires a minimum of 1 year of professional bench jeweler experience. Candidates should be comfortable working independently and handling customers' fine jewelry with care. Responsibilities Ring sizing — sizing up and down Soldering and jewelry repair Diamond and gemstone replacement Diamond and gemstone setting Tightening loose stones Prong repair, rebuilding, and re-tipping Head and setting replacement Shank repair and replacement Chain and bracelet repairs Clasp, jump ring, and bail repairs/replacement Jewelry assembly and soldering of components Removing and resetting stones when necessary Inspecting jewelry for loose stones, worn prongs, cracks, and other damage before beginning repairs Identifying additional repairs necessary to safely complete a job Polishing, refinishing, cleaning, and restoring jewelry Proper use of polishing equipment, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam cleaners Working with 10K, 14K, and 18K gold Safely handling diamonds, gemstones, customer jewelry, and high-value merchandise Following repair instructions and work orders accurately Completing repairs efficiently while maintaining high-quality workmanship Performing final quality-control inspections on completed repairs Maintaining a clean, organized, and secure bench area Qualifications Minimum 1 year of professional Bench Jeweler experience required Strong soldering skills Experience with ring sizing Experience replacing and setting diamonds and gemstones Knowledge of stone-setting and prong-repair techniques Experience polishing and refinishing fine jewelry Knowledge of jewelry construction and repair procedures Ability to identify potential problems before beginning a repair Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail Ability to work independently Dependable, organized, and able to complete repairs in a timely manner Must take pride in producing clean, professional-quality work Preferred Skills soldering, ring sizing, chain repair, earring post repair, bracelet sizing, watch batteries Pay $30-$40 per hour, depending on experience, skill level, repair capabilities, and craftsmanship. Schedule Flexible work schedule available.Experience Bench Jeweler:
Minimum 1 year requiredWork Location:
Dream Jewelers1624 Sibley Blvd.Calumet City, IL 60409 Applicants should have professional hands-on bench experience and be prepared to discuss the types of repairs and bench work they are comfortable performing.