Assistant Bench Jeweler

Melanie Casey is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Bench Jeweler with one or more years of experience in jewelry making/metalsmithing! Under the direct supervision of the Training Lead, this full-time position will be responsible for learning and assisting with cast cleaning, ring resizing, and polishing. This onsite position will be Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Training is provided to guide the Assistant Bench Jeweler through the nuances of our product line, as they build their skillset. 

We highly value a blend of traditional jewelry-making techniques and modern technology. In this role, you will use specialized software tools to help organize your workflow, track inventory, and assist in creating intricate jewelry designs. Your ability to adapt to these technological tools will help ensure efficiency and precision in every piece we create.

This position is ideal for someone who wants to be in production jewelry as a long-term career, and will be able to take advantage of the combined years of business and jewelry-making experience at Melanie Casey. We are looking for patience, enthusiasm, and the willingness to go the extra mile to learn a new skill. 

Our Andover, MA studio Bench Jewelers are seated at a dedicated bench outfitted with a bench microscope, flex shaft, and BenchMate system. Besides the bench setup, our jewelers are each outfitted with their own hand tools, torches, and fume extractors. Laser welders and polishing machines are shared amongst a handful of benches. 

Ideal candidates are meticulously detailed, love making jewelry, and enjoy participating in friendly studio life. This is an incredible opportunity to learn from some of the best Jewelers in the business as well as understand the operational complexities of the industry. 

Pay is $19/hour until progression into the Bench Jeweler role.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities: 

● Cleaning jewelry

● Cast cleaning 

● Polishing, both before and after setting 

● Soldering 

● Chain assembly 

● Stone setting

● Laser welding 

● Tool maintenance 

● Sorting and measuring melee

● 3D stone scanning 

● Clerical duties 

● Ad hoc tasks around the office 

Required Qualifications/Skills: 

● Must have 1 year experience working in fine jewelry. 

● In progress or completed certificate in metalsmithing is preferred. 

● Self-driven and organized. 

● Able to meet deadlines. 

● Background checks and reference calls will be completed prior to acceptance for this position. 

● Hands on interview is required, candidates must execute fine motor skills under direct supervision of a master jeweler following a demonstration.