Van Cleef & Arpels Production Operator
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Founded in 1906 on Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels is a High Jewelry Maison renowned for poetic creativity, exceptional savoir-faire, and an enduring culture of transmission. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where artisans, designers, retail experts, and corporate teams contribute to creations that unite technical mastery with emotion and wonder. Guided by excellence, discretion, and a deep respect for heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning across its international network. Employees join a house where craftsmanship is celebrated, client relationships are cultivated with elegance, and each career may help preserve and renew a remarkable legacy.
Van Cleef & Arpels Production Operator role in Paris. Manage laser engraving, 3D printing, and casting operations in luxury jewelry ateliers.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage laser engraving operations, including identification numbering and hallmarking processes
- Execute 3D printing of wax and presentation resin prototypes using CPX and Mimaki printers
- Oversee wax and resin dewaxing processes for castable materials
- Perform scans of gemstones and finished pieces
- Support the casting department and manage metal casting verification procedures
- Maintain metal stock for the foundry and operate spectrophotometer equipment
- Distribute alloy materials according to production manufacturing orders
- Ensure availability of all project components and respect production scheduling timelines
- Coordinate with administrative production management to facilitate workflow continuity
- Retrieve and manage recovered metal materials from production teams
Qualifications
- Significant prior experience as a versatile production operator
- Strong organizational and prioritization capabilities
- Excellent communication and customer service orientation
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within team environments
- Technical proficiency with workshop equipment and materials
Skills
Experience
Significant prior experience in a versatile production operator role, preferably within jewelry or precious goods manufacturing.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire. As an employer, the Maison values curiosity, precision, and collective excellence, offering an environment where employees contribute to timeless creations while upholding a deep respect for heritage, beauty, and client experience.
About Cerulean
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