Master Goldsmith

**Job Overview**

We are seeking a highly skilled Master Goldsmith to join our team, specializing in fine jewelry repair and restoration. This role requires a deep understanding of both traditional and modern goldsmithing techniques, as well as a passion for craftsmanship and detail.

We offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to work with jewelry that spans centuries—pieces rich with history, character, and craftsmanship. Each item that comes through our doors carries a story, whether it’s a cherished family heirloom from the 1800s or a forgotten vintage treasure waiting to be rediscovered. Our mission is to breathe new life into these pieces, restoring their beauty and integrity so they can be loved again, shared, and passed down for generations to come. As part of our team, you’ll play a vital role in giving these timeless works of art a second home—and the chance for their stories to continue.

**Necessary skills and experience**:

- 5+ years proven experience as a goldsmith/jewelry repair, specifically with vintage and antique pieces.
- Able to perform expert repairs on all types of jewelry, with a focus on second hand, vintage, and antique pieces with various levels of work performed on them throughout the years.
- Ability to identify previous work and assess pieces for possible issues before working
- Restore vintage, antique, and custom pieces to their original condition.
- Ability to resize 10-20 rings a day
- Laser repairs, re-tipping, rhodium plating.
- Confident in resizing over 2 sizes in difference.
- Proficiency in working with gold (8k, 9k, 10k, 12k, 14k, 15k, 18k, 20k, 22k, 24k) and platinum.
- Recreate missing design elements using traditional techniques (hand engraving, filigree, milgrain, etc)
- Basic stone-setting, primarily melee.
- Set and tighten antique stone cuts (Old Mine, Old European, Rose Cuts, etc.)
- Attention to detail, a commitment to quality craftsmanship and strong problem-solving abilities for complex repairs.
- Ability to work independently and manage repair workflow efficiently.
- Casting and production of new pieces of jewelry
- Excellent communication and client service skills.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Assess jewelry damage and provide accurate repair estimates.
- Custom work

**Preferred skills if applicable**:

- Certification or formal training in jewelry design or goldsmithing.
- Experience with CAD design.
- Gemmology experience.
- Experience with enamelling.
- Comfortable training and mentoring potential goldsmiths in future.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Store discount

Work Location: In person