Bench Jeweler

Job Description

Ultimate Staffing is recruiting with a Paramus based client for a Bench Jeweler.

The desired candidate should have 2 to 5 years' experience as a bench jeweler.

The person should have hands-on, practical experience working at a jeweler's bench. In day-to-day terms, they should already be comfortable performing core jewelry tasks such as:

• Stone setting
• Soldering
• Ring sizing
• Polishing and finishing
• Repairing broken pieces
• Working with small hand tools and precision equipment

Additional Skills:

Knowledge of laser welding and torch techniques

Modern jewelry work often uses two approaches for joining metals:

• Laser welding: a highly precise, low-heat method ideal for delicate work, stone-in jewelry repairs, and high-purity metals. The jeweler should know how to set up the machine, control energy settings, and weld cleanly without damaging surrounding areas.
• Torch soldering: traditional method using a jeweler's torch. They should understand flame control, different solders (hard, medium, easy), heat distribution, and how to avoid overheating stones or metal.

Understanding of the complexity of working with high-purity metals

High-purity metals like 18K or 24K gold, platinum, and sometimes fine silver behave differently from lower alloys. A jeweler must know things like:

• They can be softer and more prone to deformation
• They may require higher heat or more precise heat control
• They can show contamination or porosity if not handled correctly
• They may need specialized tools or settings
• This requirement ensures the jeweler knows how to avoid damaging expensive materials.

Attention to detail and high-quality workmanship

Jewelry work is extremely small-scale and visible up close. This means the candidate must consistently produce clean, professional-quality results, such as:

• Smooth solder seams
• Even, tight stone settings
• Polished finishes with no scratches or tool marks
• Symmetrical shaping
• Accurate measurements and alignment
• Attention to detail is essential because even tiny flaws are noticeable to customers.

Reliability and professional work ethic

• Showing up on time
• Meeting deadlines
• Working cleanly and safely at the bench
• Communicating clearly with managers or coworkers
• Handling expensive materials responsibly
• Maintaining consistent work quality throughout the day
• In short, they need to be someone you can trust with valuable jewelry and customer expectations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference: JN -022026-414560