Position Title: Engraver (part-time)
Position Summary: Our engraving department is looking for a part-time person with a bent towards detail and artistic ability. We have the ability to train you on our engraving software system.
Position Responsibilities & Functions:
- Accurately engrave on silver, silver-plate, and other materials
- Assist with ordering and maintaining inventory of consumables
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Artistic abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft windows
Environment, Salary & Benefits:
- As little as 4-6 hours per week
- Non-smoking environment
- Positive/comfortable work environment
- Health care program offered to full time employees
- Holiday and vacation
- Pay commensurate with experience
Position Title: Direct Sales & Service Associate (full or part time)
Position Summary: Our service and sales team communicates the Al Bar Wilmette quality to both existing and future clients. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills. Knowledge of product and technical abilities are critical for this position.
Position Responsibilities & Functions:
- Assist walk-in/counter sales clients in a timely and courteous manner
- Work with existing and new clients by both phone and email using professional skills
- Provide technical & design assistance to clients on restoration, lighting, hardware and products (sharpen these skills through on the job training and practical experience)
- Use of proactive initiative with clients and existing projects
- Offer creative problem solving
- Accurately process orders and transactions
- Assist with the general maintenance and upkeep of our Wilmette showroom (i.e. product display, product re-stock, general cleanliness, etc.)
- Learn and understand product offerings and solutions that are offered by Al Bar Wilmette
- Communicate with client regarding schedule and follow up with client concerns in a timely manner
- Assist with inspection/finial review, order wrap up, and shipping
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer service abilities
- Ability to handle difficult situations professionally
- Knowledge of Microsoft windows
Environment, Salary & Benefits:
- Non-smoking environment
- Positive/comfortable work environment
- Health care program offered to full time employees
- Holiday and vacation
- Pay commensurate with experience
Position Title: Assembly Department / Workshop Staff (full or part time)
Position Summary: Our restoration specialists and craftsman depend on quality and detailed individuals to dis-assemble, document, inventory items, and re-assemble them when the restoration is complete. Knowledge of product and technical abilities are critical for this position.
Position Responsibilities & Functions:
- Take apart fixtures and hardware prior to repair and restoration
- Assemble complicated fixtures
- Perform general repair of hardware and fixtures
- Work with suppliers and order parts/tools/supplies
- Communicate with clients and contractors
Skills:
- Working knowledge of carpentry or electric
- Excellent ability for detail
- Desire to be a ‘perfectionist’
Environment, Salary & Benefits:
- Non-smoking environment
- Positive/comfortable work environment
- Health care program offered to full time employees
- Holiday and vacation
- Pay commensurate with experience
