Jewelry Bench TechnicianSilversmithGoldsmith

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: AND DUTIES:AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A BENCH JEWELER IS REQUIRED.REQUIREDGeneral bench duties including hand sawing, filing, sanding, etc. Metal fabrication including, die striking, annealing and forming Proficient with torch soldering Finishing processes including polishing, oxidizing, and sandblastingPREFERREDMixing various types of precious metals and alloys for casting Preparing wax molds for heating/burnout readying for casting Investment & casting processes and procedures Vulcanizing & mold cutting Flush and prong stone setting Precision laser weldingQUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or GED (Preferred)Two years or more experience in some kind of bench handwork craft or skill. One year or more of some stone-setting experience is a plus. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build positive relationships within the organization. Ability to interact with all levels of management. Critical thinking and problem solving.