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Jewelry Polisher
Job Description: The Jewelry Polisher supports jewelry repair and refurbishing activities. The Jewelry Polisher performs the final steps of repair and refurbishment services on merchandise, and does so at a level that is consistent with Helzberg’s high standards for delivering quality customer care.
Specific Accountabilities include: • Perform all requested and necessary finishing work on jewelry to include polishing, rhodium plating and cleaning of customer, pre-owned and vendor merchandise to support sales and customer service. • Meet established deadlines for repair completion, refurbishment work and requested estimates. • Produce an expected volume of work while maintaining an acceptable turn-around time and ensuring repair shop achieves budgeted expectations. • Inspect all repair and refurbishment work to ensure a high level of workmanship before being sent to stores and customers. • Properly spend supply expense dollars by maintaining adequate inventory levels without excess. • Ensure that gold stock, findings, and loose stones are properly maintained and accounted for by accurately completing paperwork and properly storing materials. • Contribute to maximizing the financial return of precious metal recoveries (hard scrap, filings, sweeps, vacuum bags, etc.) by following proper asset recovery procedures to achieve expected asset recovery ratio. • Perform operations within company guidelines and procedures and keep shop clean and organized. • Adhere to all safety-related procedures as outlined in the shop manual to reduce the risk of accidents. • Answer questions from associates concerning repair policies and procedures. • Work well with teammates to achieve results and willingly perform additional duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma and one to three years of related experience or training required. • Basic knowledge of jeweler’s tools, machinery and equipment required along with basic jewelry repair knowledge. • Previous metal working or finishing experience preferred. Ability to be a good decision maker with strong problem-solving skills required. • Must be detail oriented with good organizational skills and strong communication skills.