Finishing Technician - Queens, NY

Tiffany & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. in New York is seeking a Finishing Technician to efficiently process polishing projects at the wash station and handle rhodium and electroplating, surface treatments like oxidation, and enforce all quality standards.

You will wash and plate polished items, inspect merchandise, and maintain organized repair orders; collaborate with team, report concerns to management, and adapt to department needs as business requires.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning silver and jewelry, including silver, gold, and platinum.
• Familiar with jewelry cleaning equipment: tumblers, ultrasonics, and steam cleaners.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Wash and plate polished items to production and quality standards.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all orders from washout to repair paperwork.
• Maintain organized order records and production reports.
• Inform management of processing or quality issues.
• Assist other technicians to meet deadlines and cover department needs.

Skills

Jewelry cleaning

Cleaning equipment

English communication

Flexibility

Metal jewelry care

Tools

Tumblers

Ultrasonic cleaners

Steam cleaners

Job description

The Finishing Technician is responsible for the efficient processing of polishing projects through the wash station in Repair Services. This person is also responsible for rhodium and allelectroplating, surface treatments like oxidation, sandblasting techniques,and enforcing all quality standards set by Tiffany & Co.

What You'll Do:

• The Finishing Technician is responsible for the efficient washing and plating of polished items according to TCO production and quality standards
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of all orders processed from washout, visual inspection of merchandise, and repair order paperwork
• Maintain assigned orders in an organized manner; update administrative staff on repairs and production reports
• Advise management of areas of concern regarding processing, work capacity, and merchandise quality
• Assist other technicians to ensure timely completion of all work in department
• Model agility by demonstrating flexibility and versatility in handling various responsibilities. This may include assisting other areas of the department depending on business needs

Required Qualifications:

• Experienced in the cleaning of silver and jewelry, specifically silver, gold, and platinum and precious stones
• Experienced in the use of jewelry cleaning equipment such as tumblers, ultrasonics, and steam cleaners
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Must demonstrate flexibility regarding business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with jewelry plating including rhodium and ruthenium
• Experience with quality control practices

The hiring range for this position ranges from $19- $26/hr. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.