Bench Jeweler
Full Time • Long Beach
Company: McCarty's Jewelry
Location: Long Beach, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate Opening Available
Location: Long Beach, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate Opening Available
About Us:
We are a well-established, locally owned jewelry store with a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and community trust. For decades, we’ve proudly served our customers with exquisite custom designs, expert repairs, and timeless fine jewelry.
We are a well-established, locally owned jewelry store with a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and community trust. For decades, we’ve proudly served our customers with exquisite custom designs, expert repairs, and timeless fine jewelry.
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Bench Jeweler to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who values craftsmanship and takes pride in their work. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in jewelry repair, stone setting, basic gemological knowledge, and must be able to work independently with precision and efficiency.
We are currently seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Bench Jeweler to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who values craftsmanship and takes pride in their work. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in jewelry repair, stone setting, basic gemological knowledge, and must be able to work independently with precision and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Perform a wide range of jewelry repairs (sizing, soldering, prong work, chain repairs, etc.)
- Set stones of various types and sizes securely and with care
- Polish and finish jewelry to high standards
- Communicate clearly with store staff regarding job specifications and timelines
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years bench experience as a professional jeweler
- Proficient in repair work, stone setting, sizing, and polishing
- Must supply your own essential bench tools and equipment (flex shaft, torch, hand tools, etc.)
- We supply cleaning and polishing equipment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills and punctuality
- Ability to work on-site in our store during regular business hours
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with custom design or CAD (a plus, but not required)
- GIA or other industry certifications (a plus)
What We Offer:
- A supportive, professional work environment
- Competitive pay based on experience and skill
- A loyal customer base and steady workflow
- Opportunities for creative work and professional growth
Compensation: $3,500.00 - $6,500.00 per month
In 1923, Victor McCarty and his wife, Marie, moved to Long Beach from Texas and began their jewelry business in Belmont Heights, McCarty’s Jewelry, and established it as one of the most trusted jewelry store in Long Beach and Southern California. In 1952, he bought out Wesley L. MacLaren’s jewelry store at 5202 2nd Street and moved McCarty’s Jewelry there to Belmont Shore. In the following years, McCarty’s Jewelry would relocate down a few blocks to 5011 E. 2nd Street, taking over the former Vick’s Diamond Company store. In 1964, Victor McCarty retired and entrusted the store to Bob and Ann Weeks, who kept the legacy going until 1982, when it was entrusted to Page Henley. In 2021, avid entrepreneur, M.D. Chau, joined Page to ensure McCarty’s Jewelry continue its legacy after Page’s retirement in 2024. Now, as the oldest historic jewelry store in Southern California, McCarty’s Jewelry continues to make the moment happy for our customers, from right here on Belmont Shore in Long Beach!
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