Bench Jeweler III

Melanie Casey Fine Jewelry•Andover, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Melanie Casey is seeking an experienced, highly skilled bench jeweler for our Level 3 position. This full-time, in-person role is suited for a jeweler who has mastered the fundamentals and is ready to take on a higher volume of complex work with exceptional consistency. Level 3 Jewelers are trusted to handle the full breadth of our product line, including our most technically demanding pieces, and to do so at an elevated pace without sacrificing quality. Hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional optional overtime. Onsite only. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. Our Andover, MA studio Bench Jewelers are seated at a dedicated bench outfitted with a bench microscope and set a wide range of diamonds and other precious gems. Each bench also has hand tools, torch, fume extractor, ring vise, etc. Laser welders are shared amongst a handful of benches. Ideal candidates bring deep bench experience, demonstrate excellent quality discipline, and thrive in a productive studio environment. At this level, we expect jewelers to require virtually no supervision and to contribute a higher piece output each week than their Level 1 and 2 counterparts. All applicants must pass an on-site bench test to be considered for this position. The Level 3 bench test is comprehensive: you must complete a variety of tasks, all to QC standards and within a timed window. Speed and precision are equally evaluated. This position starts at $27/hour, based on bench test results and prior work experience. We employ jewelers from apprentice to master craftsperson, with a defined testing period for each level, clear production requirements, and corresponding rate increases.

Requirements

Degree, completed certificate, or equivalent professional experience in metalsmithing required; extensive bench experience strongly preferred.
Proven track record of high-volume bench production at a consistent quality level.
Advanced proficiency in a broad range of setting techniques: prong, bezel, pavé, channel, shared-prong, and fancy shape.
Highly self-directed with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Able to sustain both speed and precision under production demands without supervision.
All applicants must pass an on-site bench test to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

Independently execute the full Melanie Casey product line, including complex multi-stone, fancy-shape, and precision pavé pieces at a higher weekly output than Level 2.
Complete the full casting-to-finished-piece workflow — cast cleaning, sizing, stone setting, polishing, and quality checks — efficiently and to a consistently high standard across a greater variety of pieces.
Achieve a weekly production average for Level 3
Demonstrate proficiency across a wider range of setting styles, including technically challenging configurations that require heightened precision and care.
Perform rigorous self-quality inspections before work is submitted; pieces should rarely require rework.
Navigate Design specificationss with fluency and apply them to achieve consistent results without guidance.
Pivot and adapt quickly to new designs and production requirements as our product line evolves.
Communicate proactively with the team about production timelines, inventory of supplies, and any quality concerns encountered.