Lauren Wolf Jewelry is searching for a full-time, in-house bench jeweler for production and repair work. This is an in-person position, located in downtown Oakland. Please see the following snippet job description + requirements:
DAY-TO-DAY
+ Assist in production duties including fabrication, polishing, casting cleaning, stone setting and repairs
+ Serve as the point of quality control to ensure all jobs leaving the studio meet our quality standards
+ Work with production manager to fulfill orders, including picking, production, packing, and shipping
Prospective candidates must demonstrate proficiency in:
-soldering gold and silver
-casting cleaning for production and one-of-a-kind designs
-chain repairs
-ring sizing, re-shanking, and various fine jewelry repairs
-stone setting
-laser welding
The ideal candidate will have approximately 5-7 years of jewelry production and bench experience. Excellent communication skills and a high attention to detail are a must. This position marries bench skills and technical execution, the ideal candidate must be able to do both.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
+ Proficiency in basic jewelry production skills (stone setting, polishing, soldering, laser welding, more...)
+ Proficiency in fine jewelry repair work (resizing, reshanking, chain repairs, more...
+ Proficiency in laser welding
+ A commitment to using all bench tools safely
+ Excellent time management skills
+ Self motivated, meticulous, and able to work-in with a small, established team of jewelers
To apply, please send a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your resume to contact info below
About Us
Our small-but-mighty team is made up of passionate jewelry and design lovers, led by owner and jewelry designer Lauren Wolf. Lauren discovered her love for casting found objects while learning the art of metalsmithing in the mountains of Mexico, and then launched her eponymous line nearly 20 years ago. Today, Lauren Wolf Jewelry, our in-house line, is best known for creating unusual engagement rings using ethically-mined, rare, naturally colored diamonds.
