Setter III at Blue Nile Inc. in New York, NY

Our banner, Blue Nile, is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company that believes love inspires love and whose mission is to enable all people to Celebrate Life and Express Love. Signet Jewelers is also a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company. Innovation and brilliance are two things that set us apart. Join us!

We are searching for a highly skilled and talented Setter III to join our manufacturing facility in New York City. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who is passionate about craftsmanship, quality, and precision. We are seeking an individual who excels in advanced stone setting techniques and is motivated to produce exceptional jewelry that exceeds customer expectations.

At Blue Nile, you'll use your expertise to bring stunning jewelry designs to life by setting diamonds and gemstones in a variety of settings, including prong, pavé, bezel, channel, and custom settings for fancy-shaped stones. Team Members are dedicated to delivering a Customer-First experience through exceptional quality and craftsmanship. The Setter III performs advanced stone setting, laser repairs, stone resets, setting repairs, and polishing while ensuring all pieces meet company quality, design, and finishing standards. Successful candidates possess exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve complex setting challenges while collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners to ensure timely completion of work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertly set diamonds and gemstones in a variety of settings, including prong, pavé, bezel, channel, and custom settings for fancy-shaped stones.

• Perform advanced stone setting and bench work while ensuring all pieces meet company quality, design, and finishing standards

• Execute laser repairs, stone resets, setting repairs, and polishing with precision and efficiency

• Evaluate and resolve complex stone-setting challenges while maintaining the integrity and appearance of each jewelry piece

• Communicate technical and non-technical requirements clearly with team members and cross-functional partners to ensure timely completion of work

• Support business needs through schedule flexibility, including overtime and modified work hours when required

• 10+ years of bench jewelry and with focused expertise in stone setting

• Proven experience working with platinum, 18K gold, colored gemstones, and fancycut stones

• Strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment while adapting to changing business priorities Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive results with minimal supervision

• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to craftsmanship excellence

• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master-level expertise in setting-colored gemstones and crafting high-jewelry pieces.
• Advanced proficiency in laser welding, restoration, and repair of complex jewelry designs.
• Experience training, mentoring, or guiding less experienced stone setters.

At Blue Nile, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location:

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Parental leave
• Life insurance

**Base pay is $35.00-$45.00 Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.**At this time, Blue Nile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Additional Information: Blue Nile. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Blue Nile. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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