Studio: Production Goldsmith

• Full time (40 hrs) Monday to Friday
• A background in fine jewellery goldsmithing and working with castings is required. Experience working in a production setting is a big plus.
• Start date: immediate

Position Summary:
We are looking for a collaborative and efficient goldsmith to join our small studio team on Queen st West! The position will focus on polishing and soldering, working mainly with castings. If you are also interested in stone setting, we will train on that as an additional skill once proficient in polishing/soldering our pieces. You’ll be working with our production team to ensure pieces are finished on time for customer and retailer orders to a high level of finish and craft.

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The position will require:

• Must have at least 1 year of goldsmithing experience (finishing + soldering). Setting is a plus but not required.
• Must be comfortable working in gold (14/18k). Platinum is a plus but not required.
• Must be comfortable with production work— repeated pieces and larger quantities of pieces being worked on at once. This means repetition and creating efficient, organized ways to work quickly and precisely. We do not rush our pieces as we strive to maintain high standards, but it is very important to build your pace and speed.
• Must have basic jewellery studio safety knowledge.
• Must be comfortable using a torch (we use oxygen/propane).
• Proficiency in using an argon welder is a plus but not required.
• Communicating clearly with our production team on customer orders and deadlines.
• Communicating with the team on any issues you encounter and if you need to restock on any tools.
• We’re looking for team members who are punctual, responsible, detail-oriented, kind, and efficient.
• Works well in a tight-knit team, is collaborative, has patience, has great communication skills and isn’t afraid to ask questions or for assistance.

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To apply, please email studio@laurieflemingjewellery.com and use the subject line GOLDSMITH

Please let us know a bit about yourself, your skills, and anything you would like to add about why you would like to join our team!

Please include your resume, references and relevant experience. If you have any sort of police background check details already available that is a plus, but not required.

Hourly rate depends on experience level and is competitive.

In addition to the hourly rate we offer a few other types of compensation (a health benefit, holiday bonus, paid sick days, additional paid vacation, very flexible daily start and end times) that can we will share details of in our interview.

We’re looking forward to meeting you!

-Laurie