Apprentice Jeweler - Signet Jewelers - Lindale Mall - Cedar Rapids, IA

Signet Jewelers • Cedar Rapids, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Signet Jewelers is seeking an entry-level Apprentice Jeweler to join its Field Design & Service Center Team. The position provides a training path from apprentice to Bench Jeweler, with opportunities to develop jewelry repair skills and advance in a promote-from-within environment. Candidates with a passion and desire to learn the jeweler trade will be considered; basic jewelry or jewelry repair knowledge is preferred but not required.

Apprentices learn the business through administrative responsibilities, customer service, interactions with stores and customers, clerical tasks, jewelry photography for intake and tracking, and introductory jewelry repair work such as polishing and quality control. The Design & Service Center Team focuses on delivering a customer-first experience for custom jewelry design and repairs. The role is full-time, with a 40-hour work week and seasonal required overtime; hours vary and include some nights and weekends.

Requirements

• Customer-service orientation and strong interpersonal skills.
• High standard for quality work.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Multitasking and time-management skills.
• Some knowledge of jewelry, jewelry repair, or jewelry design is preferred but not required.
• High school degree or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work varying hours, including some nights and weekends.
• Availability for a 40-hour work week and seasonal required overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of jewelry or jewelry repair/design.
• High school degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and interact with customers and stores.
• Complete administrative and clerical tasks.
• Photograph jewelry for intake and tracking.
• Learn the basics of jewelry repair, beginning with polishing and quality control.
• Train toward becoming a Bench Jeweler.
• Support the team in delivering a customer-first experience for custom jewelry design and repairs.

Benefits

• Minimum starting rate of $15 per hour; base pay may vary by geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Jeweler Certification classes to develop and enhance bench skills.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance for full-time Team Members.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays for full-time Team Members.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Merchandise discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED