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Goldsmith / Bench Worker
Goldsmith / Bench Worker
Hannah McDanielson Jewellery
Swindon
About Us
Hannah McDanielson Jewellery makes timeless jewellery intended to be worn and cherished for generations. Specialising in bespoke and small batch collections, our unique pieces celebrate our customers' stories with clean design and honest materials.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Bench Worker / Goldsmith to join our Swindon based studio.
You will work to a high standard across all aspects of bespoke and ready to wear collection manufacturing.
Working directly with the founder and supporting the wider team, while meeting quality and production time deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
1. Day-to-day jewellery production, from order receipt to completion deadline
2. Bespoke alloying and remodels of customers jewellery into new designs
3. Clean and polish castings to a very high standard
4. Soldering gold, silver and platinum
5. Carry out all types of jewellery repairs, including chain repairs, ring sizing, retipping etc.
6. Time management and production planning with a high standard of quality control with a very keen eye for detail
7. Support with other aspects of production like liaising with outworkers, ordering materials, trouble shooting production issues and maintaining workshop equipment
Desirable Skills
8. Stone setting
9. Engraving
10. CAD experience
11. Wax working
12. Sand casting
13. Content creation during production process
Requirements
14. Minimum 3 years bench experience
15. Strong bench working skills
16. Excellent polishing and finishing standards
17. Maintain a clean and orderly workshop
18. Good communication, punctuality and time management
19. Friendly and excited to be part of a small but growing business
Job Type
Freelance 2 days a week from our Swindon studio with the possibility of growing the role.
Starting in June.
Salary
From £30 p/h dependent on experience