Metal Finisher / Bench

CHROME HEARTS®, the Fine Jewelry, Accessories, Shoes, Fragrance & Home Goods company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles. Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design, CHROME HEARTS® now has thirty+ stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world. 

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Bench Jeweler/ Metal Finisher is responsible for the fabrication and repair of Chrome Hearts manufactured jewelry and sculptural objects using various jewelry manufacturing techniques including but not limited to silversmithing, goldsmithing, engraving, fabrication, wax spruing, and polishing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to work with Bronze, Brass, and Silver material.
• Raw casting of new pieces of jewelry from molds/ waxes and 3D prints.
• File/ sand fine jewelry and prepare for polishing, straightening parts, rounding, and sizing rings, and assembling various parts together using solder of the metal being worked on
• Ability to assemble/ polish, medium to large-scaled sculptural objects, customized pieces, or products that follow the same design specifications using your hands and/or hand tools to do basic assembly on jewelry.
• Ability to shape/ restore old or damaged jewelry/ masters, already-created customized pieces, or large-scale objects.
• Maintain a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive routine.
• Consistently deliver pieces with a short turnaround time.
• Rotating through tasks for specific production processes.
• Conduct quality inspections on products and parts.
• Prepare finished products for shipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow safety protocols.
• Not mandatory but having these additional skills is highly desirable

QUALIFICATIONS

• One-year experience in jewelry production preferred.
• Previous experience in multiple manufacturing skills including, but not limited to silversmithing, goldsmithing, engraving, fabrication, wax carving, and polishing preferred.
• Familiarity with casting, soldering, and polishing tools and equipment preferred.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Ability to work well in teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Eager to take on responsibility with a personal sense of accountability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a manufacturing and production floor environment. At times, machines and hand tools may create noise exposure that is within sound level parameters. This role routinely uses standard casting, soldering, and polishing equipment, and hand tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time, some sitting, and some walking. Employees will be expected to repeat many of the physical motions throughout the shift which may include the use of their feet, legs, arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Employees will operate a variety of equipment and hand tools in a repetitive manner requiring a high degree of manual dexterity and close visual attention. The employee must be able to carry and/or lift to 50 lbs if needed.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chrome Hearts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.