Bench Jeweler

Salary Range: $25 - $28/hour

Type: Full Time

Location: Wheat Ridge, CO

Schedule: Monday - Friday standard business hours.

Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), PTO, 401(k) match, employee discounts

Reports to: Director of Production

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled

About Sarah O. Jewelry

We believe every piece tells a story, one as unique as the person wearing it. Sarah O. is a woman-owned fine jewelry company known for our distinctive designs, ethically sourced materials, and thoughtful craftsmanship. Our collections blend timeless elegance with modern artistry, featuring everything from alternative bridal pieces to custom creations that celebrate life’s most meaningful moments.

We take pride in our collaborative, creative, and customer-focused culture. Whether designing in the studio, helping clients find their perfect ring, or crafting bespoke pieces that capture personal milestones, our team is passionate about creating jewelry that inspires connection, confidence, and joy.

Join us in bringing authenticity to the world of fine jewelry, one story at a time.

Who You Are

You are a technically skilled bench jeweler with strong precision, craftsmanship, and problem-solving abilities. You maintain high quality standards, approach every project with care, and take pride in accurate work. You excel at communication and enjoy translating technical concepts into simple terms for others to understand.

What You’ll Do

• Independently perform expert-level jewelry repairs, restorations, stone setting, soldering, fabrication, and polishing, all with a focus on quality and timely turnaround.
• Manage and prioritize your individual bench workload to meet promised timelines and support other jewelers as needed
• Collaborate with sales and design teams to clarify technical requirements and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain safety standards and handle tools and equipment with care.
• Track and maintain bench supplies in coordination with the Director of Production.
• Stay current on industry techniques, tools, materials, and pricing standards to ensure accuracy of quoted work.
• Communicate any technical issues, material concerns, or job requirements promptly to leadership.
• Uphold strict standards for craftsmanship, precision, and consistency.
• Demonstrate initiative in expanding technical skills and adopting new methods.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of professional bench jeweler experience.
• Strong technical proficiency in jewelry repair, fabrication, stone setting, and polishing.

Excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity for delicate work.

• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple jobs and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with internal teams.
• Low-ego operator, comfortable receiving feedback to improve skillset
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Team-oriented with a positive, solutions-focused approach.
• Preferred: Shop management experience
• Preferred: Vintage jewelry experience

Sarah O. is an equal opportunity employer, passionately committed to equitable hiring and boldly dedicated to diversity in our work and teams. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniformed service member status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, you might be the right candidate for this or other roles.