Apprentice Jeweler – La Plaza Mall (McAllen, TX)

About the role

Join Signet Jewelers' Field Design & Service Center team in McAllen, TX as an Apprentice Jeweler. You will start with administrative and clerical duties, learn to polish and inspect jewelry, and progress toward becoming a Bench Jeweler through a structured training program.

Key responsibilities

• Perform customer service and interact with stores and clients.
• Complete administrative tasks such as intake tracking and photography of jewelry.
• Assist with basic jewelry repair, polishing, and quality control.
• Learn stone setting, sizing, and polishing techniques.
• Support shipping and receiving operations.
• Maintain a high standard of work quality in a fast‑paced environment.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not mandatory.
• Any basic knowledge of jewelry or a strong desire to learn the trade.
• Availability to work varying hours, including nights and weekends.
• Full‑time schedule (40 hours/week) with seasonal overtime as needed.

Required skills

• Stone setting
• Jewelry sizing
• Jewelry polishing
• Basic jewelry repair
• Photography of jewelry pieces
• Basic computer skills
• Shipping/receiving procedures

What we offer

• Starting pay of $15 per hour (rate may vary by region).
• Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time team members (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and competitive holiday schedule.
• Jeweler certification classes and clear promotion‑from‑within path to Bench Jeweler.