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Seattle Gold Grills
Bench Jeweler & Casting Specialist
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What they do
A Jeweler designs and creates jewelry, often using precious metals and gemstones, and sells or appraises jewelry.
$50,454 / year median in Washington
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Bench Jeweler & Casting Specialist Seattle Gold Grills Renton, WA Job Details Part-time | Contract $35 - $45 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Implementing manufacturing quality control protocols Metal casting Cutting Restoration Soldering tools No experience needed Mid-level Assembly Industrial plating Fabrication repair techniques Quality assurance experience within manufacturing Manufacturing Visual inspection for quality control Training Polishing Under 1 year Stone setting Full Job Description Bench Jeweler & Casting Specialist Seattle Gold Grills is a third-generation family jewelry business expanding our manufacturing and jewelry repair capabilities at our Renton, Washington location. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Bench Jeweler & Casting Specialist who can work independently at the bench and help us build a reliable local production operation. We already have a dedicated CAD department. This position is focused primarily on casting, bench work, stone setting, finishing, repairs, and quality control. Responsibilities Perform lost-wax/investment casting in gold and sterling silver Handle spruing, investing, burnout, casting, cleanup, and finishing Work from production-ready STL/CAD designs and printed wax/resin patterns Perform jewelry repairs including ring sizing, soldering, prong repair/rebuilding, chain repair, restoration, and general bench work Set diamonds and gemstones using appropriate setting techniques Perform high-quality polishing and final finishing Perform specialty finishes such as diamond cuts and diamond-dust/textured finishes when experienced Electroplating experience is a plus Inspect completed work for porosity, surface defects, stone security, finish quality, and overall workmanship Help establish repeatable production and quality-control procedures Potentially assist in training and building additional bench/casting capacity as production grows What We're Looking For We are looking for an experienced jeweler who understands that quality comes before speed. Strong candidates should have hands-on experience with: Gold and sterling silver casting Lost-wax/investment casting Jewelry repair Soldering and ring sizing Stone setting Polishing and refinishing Jewelry assembly and finishing Quality control Experience with diamond cutting, diamond-dust finishes, electroplating, and production manufacturing is highly desirable. A major area we are developing is an STL-based grillz manufacturing operation. Previous grillz experience is not required. We already have the CAD side established and will provide the production specifications and quality standards. This is an on-site opportunity in Renton, Washington. We are initially looking for part-time/contract support with a flexible schedule, with the potential for a larger long-term role as the operation grows. We are looking for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, communicates well, and is interested in helping build something—not simply completing individual jobs.