Role Overview:

We are seeking a versatile Jewelry Setter skilled in diamond setting, metal fabrication, and fine finishing. You will be responsible for taking jewelry pieces through the setting, assembly, repair, and final polishing stages.

Key Responsibilities:

Diamond & Stone Setting :

Set rounds, fancy cuts, and cabochons using varying techniques including prong, bezel, pavé, bead, channel, and flush (burnish) settings. Invisible set is a big plus but not required.

Soldering & Welding :

Perform custom metal fabrication, structural sizing, half-shanks, prong retipping, and jewelry repairs using both traditional torches and laser welders.

Engraving & Detailing :

Execute hand or machine engraving for lettering, accent details, re-detailing vintage pieces, and applying Florentine or textured finishes.

Polishing & Finishing :

Apply high-polish, satin, and textured finishes to gold, platinum, silver, and steel while utilizing specialized burnishing techniques for high-karat metals. Sizing Rings / Goldsmithing repairs

• such as fixing/laser welding rings, jump rings, necklaces and pendants. Rebuilding prongs from a laser welder is a big plus(we can teach you). Wire pulling/rolling
• process to acquire more wire to use with the laser welder for general repairs. Unsupporting wax and fixing casting wax prior to casting process
• occasionally we will size the ring in wax to ensure proper size prior to casting to combat shrinkage of the wax.

We will also be filing off any supports off the wax prior to casting to ensure a clean burnout. Repair any defects in wax such as a sunken dimple or uneven walls or broken prong(s).

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Technical Versatility:

Proven experience managing a jewelry piece from raw casting and setting to final polish.

Tool Mastery:

Proficient with bench microscopes, laser welders, pneumatic gravers, torches, and polishing wheels.

Material Knowledge:

Deep understanding of how varying precious metals and fragile gemstones react to heat, pressure, and finishing compounds.

Pay:

$25.00

• $30.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person