Jeweler

R2Net Jewelry Repair Position

R2Net is a diamond bridal jewelry company with a technology soul. R2Net Inc. is an innovative technology company that provides e-commerce and supply chain platforms to connect the entire span of the diamond industry's ecosystem, including manufacturing, retailers, and consumers. We are searching for creative and talented jewelers who are proficient at performing jewelry repair, cleaning, solder, sizing in our manufacturing facility located in New York City. We are seeking individuals that are highly skilled, quality oriented and motivated to produce the finest products to our customers. At R2Net – you'll use your talent to design stunning, one-of-a-kind, custom jewelry or restore jewelry to its original, breathtaking beauty. Team Members are dedicated to delivering a Customer-First experience that exceeds our customers' expectations for custom jewelry design and repairs. Jewelers use various tools and techniques to make jewelry from metals, diamonds, gems and other materials. They also clean and restore jewelry pieces. Successful jewelers should have an exceptional knowledge of gems, metals, basic restoration and assembly techniques, and finishes.

Overview of Required Skills:

Jewelry Cleaning

• Work on raw casted metal to prepare for pre-polishing process.
• Leave all surfaces smooth.
• Achieve desired size leaving ring perfectly round.
• Reach consistent ring thickness throughout.
• Identify areas that need repair.

Solder/Laser work

• Solder gold and platinum heads to rings.
• Ensure not to damage/burn diamonds when they are in the ring.
• Sizing rings – Must have the ability to size a gold or platinum ring without leaving a seam.

Repair

• Pin hole – Laser metal, clean and smooth area.
• Porosity – Remove porosity without damaging the ring.
• Crack – Mend crack appropriately without damaging the ring.

Additional:

• Performs jewelry assembly head / shank, set round, marquise, and princess cut stones in solitaire mounting, half and full shanks, sizing up / down, retip prongs, solder rings, simple fabrication and repair.

Preferred and Basic Requirements:

• High School diploma/GED required, technical training in metal programs or jewelry programs preferred.
• Jewelery repair experience.
• Ability to complete a bench test for assessment purposes.
• Excellent organizational skills & detail oriented.
• Consistent regular scheduled attendance is an essential function of this job.

Benefits:

At R2Net, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Base pay $20.00 - $22.00 hourly. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications