Apprentice Silversmith Level 2

LVMH Group; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. operates a manufacturing facility in Cumberland, RI where jewelry pieces unique to our brand are crafted by a diverse workforce.

An apprentice silversmith program trains you to interpret blueprints and fabricate items to meet QA standards within production timelines. As part of the bench team, you will follow safety procedures, use a range of tools and techniques, and contribute to finishing and refurbishing premium jewelry pieces.

Qualifications

• The ability to effectively communicate in English is essential.
• Strong teamwork skills are required to collaborate with peers.
• Solid problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot fabrication challenges.
• Attention to detail to ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to read blueprints and translate them into accurate fabrications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and fabricate items to meet production QA standards within timelines.
• Apply correct sequences of silver soldering and related bench techniques.
• Utilize various torch sizes and tools to perform precise fabrication and finishing.
• Minimize porosity and defects through proper process control and planning.
• Maintain organized work instructions, drawings, and SOPs as needed.
• Provide progress updates and contribute to meeting production schedules.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Job description

Tiffany & Co. is one of the most legendary brands in the world today. With a history that spans back to 1837, Tiffany & Co is a jeweler and specialty retailer whose merchandise offerings include an extensive selection of jewelry, as well as timepieces, sterling silverware, china, crystal, stationery, fragrances, and accessories. Tiffany & Co. operates a manufacturing facility in Cumberland, RI where jewelry products unique to our company are crafted by a diverse workforce. Tiffany offers our employees the resources they need to be successful in an environment that recognizes and rewards creativity, innovation, and dedication. We take great pride in helping each of our employees design an exciting future within our enduring tradition of excellence. At Tiffany & Co., an inspired career is life’s best accessory.

Responsibilities:

Always work safely by consistently following safe work procedures for your position, as well as all safety procedures required at your worksite. Promptly report all incidents and safety issues to your supervisor.

AT THE BENCH

• An apprentice silversmith will be learning to interpret blueprints and fabricate

  items based on designs and tolerances set forth in production artwork to meet

  company QA standards within prescribed timelines. A focus on detail, in

  process QA and limiting inventory failure is necessary while working on a wide

  size range of products where fitting, machining, and soldering (etcetera) is

  required. Utilize multiple torch sizes and types from gas flux pin torches to large

  scale soldering and annealing torches.

• Apply correct sequences of silver solder from high temp 800 to lower temp 560

  to the lowest temp tin/silver solder. An understanding of the use of solder stop

  out, files, burs, sanding belts and scotch stones is required to perform all levels

  of solder cleanup and over-run prevention. Apprentices are responsible for the

  cleanup and fitting of cast, die struck, machined, spun and hand fabricated

  components. Hand form spouts, handles and other hollow components with the

  use of the hydraulic press, wooden dies, hammers, and stakes. Hallmarking by

  hand a wide variety of items as well as utilize aluminum and steel hammers to

  raise and planish during fabrication and repair.

• Minimize porosity in solder seams and castings with the use of laser weld and

  appropriate filler wire, rotary planisher, Swiss hammer and steel planishing

  hammers.

• Possess knowledge of hand forging of steel punches, chasing tools, snaring irons

  and stakes. The ability to use chasing tools, punches and engravers is required

  during complex fabrication practices. Utilize the drill press and flex shaft to

  drill, tap and thread components in order to mechanically fixture complex items

  to allow for the finishing and refurbishing process. Set up and operate power

  equipment including the draw bench, jump shears, band saw, disc and belt

  sander, power press, kick press, spinning lathe, machining lathe and any other

  tools essential to the job. 75% Critical Necessary

• Focus on organization of work instructions, drawings, notes, capturing in-

  process images and assisting in the writing of SOPs for new and existing

  products where required.

• Provide management with consistent progress updates and estimated completion schedules.

• Work to maintain the production schedule and be willing to assist on additional projects as skill sets progress.

• Maintain a professional, positive, and respectful work environment while

  complying with company policies and procedures. Participate and carry out

  team tasks by helping co-workers where needed.

• Demonstrates competencies as needed in Hollowware for tours and filming as needed.

• Perform other activities as directed.

Qualifications:

• The ability to effectively communicate in English is essential
• Good teamwork skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to read blueprints and effectively fabricate three-dimensional objects

Founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany in New York City, Tiffany & Co. is one of the world’s most prestigious houses for jewelry and accessories. Love has been the driving force of Tiffany & Co. since its inception, uniting the jeweler’s core values of inventiveness, craft and joy in designs that endure across generations.
As a global pioneer in the art of fine jewelry, Tiffany has spent almost two centuries perfecting its craft and setting benchmarks within the industry. It is through this unwavering vow to excellence and expertise, to heritage and innovation, to optimism and possibility that Tiffany continues its legacy, creating designs that inspire people to express and celebrate the many facets of love.

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