Job Description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits:

• Corporate Chaplain
• Gym Membership
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Bench Jeweler

Braswell & Son | Little Rock, AR (Markham store) | Full-time | On-site

Pay: $22 to $28 per hour, based on experience. Up to $30 per hour with a GIA Graduate Gemologist credential or equivalent.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a 1-hour lunch. No nights. Rarely any weekends. Closed on holidays.

About Us

Braswell & Son started in 1979 as a small jewelry store in Little Rock. Today we are a luxury pawnbroker with eight stores across Arkansas and Tennessee. We are still family owned.

We are pawnbrokers dedicated to creating lasting relationships while serving the needs of the community in a positive atmosphere.

The Role

You will be the bench jeweler for all eight of our stores. Repairs, sizing, and pieces to refurbish come to you at our Markham store in Little Rock.

Your work decides how our jewelry looks in the case. It also decides how a customer feels when they pick up a repair. We want someone who takes pride in both.

What You Will Do

• Size rings up and down.
• Repair chains, clasps, prongs, and heads.
• Set, tighten, and replace stones.
• Clean, polish, and refurbish pawned and purchased jewelry so it is ready to sell.
• Help with valuations and appraisals for pawn, buy, and resale decisions.
• Test precious metals and identify gemstones using approved methods.
• Log every piece in and out. Keep a clear record of where each item is at all times.
• Keep repair work on schedule for all eight stores. Tell store managers early when something will run late.
• Travel to other stores now and then when needed.
• Keep your bench, tools, and equipment clean, safe, and in good working order.

What You Bring

• At least 1 year of hands-on bench experience, including sizing, soldering, and stone setting.
• Willingness to complete a hands-on bench test.
• Steady hands and a sharp eye for detail.
• Honesty you can prove. You will handle high-value items every day.
• Strong organization. You will manage work coming in from eight stores.
• Comfort using a computer to log and track work.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice to Have

• GIA Graduate Gemologist credential or equivalent.
• Appraisal experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Why Braswell & Son

• Weekly pay, every Friday by direct deposit.
• Monday through Friday schedule. Your evenings and weekends are yours.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, including help working toward your GIA credential.
• Company events.
• A family-owned company that has been here since 1979.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Employee Discount

Our Values

• Excellence: Consistently providing exceptional products, services, and experiences.
• Passion: Driven by positivity and enthusiasm.
• Integrity: Building trust through honesty and fairness.
• Initiative: Influencing progress by your own actions.
• Community: Motivated by balance and care of others.

Physical Requirements

• Sit at a jeweler's bench for long periods and do detailed hand work.
• Use torches, polishing equipment, and cleaning chemicals with the right safety gear.
• Lift and move items up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations are available.

The Fine Print

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Hours over 40 in a work week are paid at 1.5 times your regular rate.

Employment with Braswell & Son is at-will.

Braswell & Son is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We make hiring decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, Arkansas, or Tennessee law.

Compensation: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Careers at Braswell & Son

Since 1979, Braswell & Son has served our neighbors with honesty, care, and excellence. We started as one small jewelry store in Little Rock. Today we have eight stores across Arkansas and Tennessee, and we are still family owned.

Our people are the reason we've grown. For [ten] years in a row, we've been named one of Arkansas's Best Places to Work, an honor earned by only 50 companies statewide.

Our Mission

We are pawnbrokers dedicated to creating lasting relationships while serving the needs of the community in a positive atmosphere.

Why Work Here

Room to Grow. We grew more than [35]% last year, and we're still expanding across Arkansas and Tennessee. That means new leadership roles open up often, and we promote from within.

Real Training. We don't just hire talent. We build it. You'll get hands-on training, peer coaching, and a clear path into leadership if you want it.

A Culture Worth Joining. The culture that made us a Best Place to Work in Arkansas is the same one we're building in Tennessee.

We Give Back. We proudly support The Exodus Project, The CALL, CASA, and the Boys & Girls Club of Faulkner County, and we volunteer in the neighborhoods we serve.

Your Success Matters. Our Mission, Vision & Values workshops show every coworker how their work connects to our bigger goals.

What You Can Count On

• Weekly pay every Friday by direct deposit
• Closed Sundays and major holidays
• Leaders who coach you and want you to win
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates encouraged to apply

Our Values

• Excellence: Exceptional products, service, and experiences
• Passion: Positive energy and enthusiasm
• Integrity: Honesty and fairness in everything we do
• Initiative: Making progress through our own actions
• Community: Care and respect for others

Who We're Hiring

• Sales & Pawn Professionals who love luxury retail and real customer connections
• Future Leaders ready to grow through our Leadership Development path
• Team Players who bring positivity, integrity, and heart every day

Ready for Your Next Step?

Browse our open positions below and apply today.

Braswell & Son is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Watch our story: https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=SpfMOvqRpjw

Learn more: https://braswellandson.com/