Bench Jeweler​/Goldsmith

Position Type:
Full‑Time (40 hours per week)

Compensation: $22‑25 per hour (based on experience, with potential for higher pay). Monthly bonus is regularly achieved.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated goldsmith to join our team in Peoria, IL. Your primary responsibilities will include refurbishing rings, retipping, ring sizing, soldering, and other basic jewelry repairs. You’ll work alongside skilled craftspeople in a supportive, team‑first environment that values precision, integrity, and pride in the craft.

You will spend most of your time on repair‑focused bench work, including:

• Ring sizing and reshanking
• Soldering and laser‑related repair support (as applicable)
• Stone setting (prong, channel, tip work)
• Repair and refurbishment of estate and everyday jewelry
• Quality checks to ensure pieces leave the bench in excellent condition

Custom work will be occasional, with the majority of volume coming from repairs.

• 2+ years of bench jeweler/goldsmith experience in repair and restoration
• Proficiency in core repair techniques (sizing, soldering, prong/channels, shank/tip work)
• Strong attention to detail and quality‑first mindset
• Ability to manage workload and meet agreed‑upon turn times
• Comfortable with a bench test as part of the hiring process
• Monthly team bonus:
  If the shop hits its goal, each eligible team member receives $500
• Simple IRA with company match

• A long‑standing, community‑rooted jeweler with a legacy dating back to 1939
• In‑house goldsmithing is central to the customer experience and store identity
• A team environment that takes pride in excellent repair outcomes and shared success

Jones Bros. Jewelers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Other

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)