Do you live in or around Antwerp and are you available to work as a goldsmith on a self-employed basis? Then you’ve come to the right place. Baunat Group is a fast-growing, disruptive and digital-native company, and we’re always looking for experienced craftspeople to support our production.
Read below to find out what skills we expect from a goldsmith and send us your CV.
Job description
- You will be expected to finish jewellery after the casting process has been completed, within the specified production times and in accordance with the company’s quality standards.
- You will be able to finish our jewellery as shown on the website, under the guidance of the product manager and using materials supplied by BAUNAT
- You can follow written and verbal instructions, check the accuracy of all work orders upon receipt, and report any discrepancies to the product manager before work begins on the piece of jewellery
- You can carry out alterations and repairs in both platinum and 18-carat gold on rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, brooches and other items
- You have the skill to carry out size adjustments without this being clearly visible
- You always check that the correct type of material is used, that the hallmarks correspond to the alloy and that the jewellery is the correct size
- You ensure that the quality of the goods is always guaranteed
- You handle the jewellery with care to prevent damage
Profile
Competencies
- You live near Antwerp
- You speak and read English or Dutch fluently
- You are skilled in crafting jewellery with diamonds and gemstones in platinum and 18-carat gold
- You can use laser welding equipment for the assembly and repair of jewellery
- You are used to working in a fast-paced environment
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a goldsmith
- Experience with / knowledge of laser engraving machines, polishing, rhodium plating, Rhino (or other CAD software), diamond grading and gemmology is a plus
Ideal personality
- Flexible, no 9-to-5 mentality
- Eye for detail and a drive for perfection
- Driven and dynamic
- Honest and reliable
- High sense of responsibility and problem-solving skills
- Team player
Professional skills
- Preparing the metal (melting, etc.) Shaping the components of the piece (ring band, stones, etc.) (bending, grinding, drilling, etc.)
- Identifying defects, nuances, alloys, etc. in materials Determining the limitations of the piece
- Determining the method (replacing clasps, resizing jewellery, etc.) Selecting metals, accessories, products, tools, etc.
- Setting metal plates, cut stones, etc. Assembling the components (positioning, setting, etc.)
- Decorating or embellishing the finished pieces (chiselling, enamelling, etc.) Finishing (filing, polishing, etc.)
- Inspecting the finished piece (dimensions, symmetry, aesthetics, etc.) Hallmarking the piece by marking or calibrating it
What we offer
- An attractive product from a high-quality brand
- The opportunity to work with a talented, dynamic and motivated team
- A clean and well-equipped workshop at our head office in Antwerp
- A pleasant working environment in the heart of the diamond district
- Type of work: self-employed
- Salary: To be agreed
