Apprentice Silversmith Level 2

Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America; Cumberland, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. in Cumberland, Rhode Island, seeks an Apprentice Silversmith Level 2 to develop hands-on silversmithing and metal fabrication skills while learning to interpret blueprints and fabricate pieces according to production artwork, quality standards, and timelines.

This role offers experience with soldering, forming, forging, machining, laser welding, finishing, and fabrication alongside skilled craftspeople in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and fabricate items to production tolerances.
• Strong communication in English and teamwork.
• Basic problem-solving and manual fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interpret blueprints and fabricate items per designs and tolerances.
• Perform fitting, machining, soldering, fabrication, and bench operations.
• Use multiple torch sizes for soldering and annealing.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and assist with SOPs.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

3D fabrication

Laser welding

CAD

Education

High school diploma or GED

BFA/MFA in metals and jewelry

Tools

CAD

Laser welding

Job description

Tiffany & Co. – Apprentice Silversmith Level 2

Tiffany & Co. (Cumberland, Rhode Island)

Tiffany & Co. is seeking an Apprentice Silversmith Level 2 to join its manufacturing team in Cumberland, Rhode Island. The apprentice will develop hands-on silversmithing and metal fabrication skills while learning to interpret blueprints and fabricate pieces according to production artwork, quality standards, and established timelines.

This role provides experience with a wide range of traditional and modern silversmithing techniques, including soldering, forming, forging, machining, laser welding, finishing, and fabrication while working alongside experienced craftspeople.

Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabricate three-dimensional objects.
• High school diploma or GED.
• BFA/MFA in metals and jewelry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of laser welding equipment.
• Advanced computer and CAD skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn to interpret blueprints and fabricate items according to designs and production tolerances while meeting Tiffany & Co. quality standards.
• Perform fitting, machining, soldering, fabrication, and related bench operations across a range of products.
• Use multiple torch sizes and types for soldering and annealing.
• Apply appropriate sequences of silver solder and use solder stop-out, files, burs, sanding belts, and stones for cleanup and over-run prevention.
• Clean and fit cast, die-struck, machined, spun, and hand-fabricated components.
• Hand-form spouts, handles, and other hollow components using hydraulic presses, wooden dies, hammers, and stakes.
• Hallmark items by hand and use raising and planishing techniques during fabrication and repair.
• Use laser welding and appropriate filler wire to minimize porosity in solder seams and castings.
• Hand forge steel punches, chasing tools, snaring irons, and stakes.
• Use chasing tools, punches, and engravers during complex fabrication work.
• Drill, tap, and thread components using drill presses and flex shafts.
• Set up and operate equipment including draw benches, jump shears, band saws, disc and belt sanders, power presses, kick presses, spinning lathes, and machining lathes.
• Organize work instructions, drawings, notes, and in-process images and assist with developing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide management with progress updates and estimated completion schedules.
• Support production schedules and assist with additional projects as skills develop.
• Maintain a professional, positive, respectful, and safety-focused work environment.

Founded in 1837, Tiffany & Co. is one of the world's most recognized luxury jewelry houses, known for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless design. The company operates a manufacturing facility in Cumberland, Rhode Island, where a diverse team of skilled craftspeople produces jewelry and other products unique to Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co. provides employees with resources to develop their skills and build careers within its longstanding tradition of craftsmanship, creativity, innovation, and excellence.

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