Silversmith-Level 3

Brobston Group LLC; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group LLC in Rhode Island seeks a skilled Silversmith Level 3 to form and fabricate silver trophies, statements, and retail pieces from technical drawings. The role prioritizes safety, accuracy, and quality while collaborating to meet department goals.

You will interpret blueprints, apply soldering techniques, hand form components, document work instructions, and mentor apprentices, contributing to R&D and product signoffs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of silversmithing or related field.
• Strong fabrication techniques and QA standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively to meet production goals.
• Proficiency with fabrication tools and equipment.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and train apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work procedures and report safety issues promptly.
• Interpret blueprints and fabricate items to QA standards.
• Apply correct silver solder and perform solder cleanup.
• Hand form components using various tools.
• Document work instructions and assist in writing SOPs.
• Assist in mentoring apprentices and onboarding silversmiths.
• Collaborate on process improvements and quoting of repairs.

Skills

Silversmithing

Fabrication techniques

QA standards

Team collaboration

Documentation

Mentoring

Tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

Summary

A Silversmith-Level 3 will form and fabricate silver trophy, statement, and retail pieces based on technical drawings and specifications. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and quality during fabrication and development of new products, working collaboratively to achieve department goals.

Responsibilities

• Consistently follow safe work procedures and report safety issues promptly.
• Interpret blueprints and fabricate items to meet company QA standards.
• Apply correct sequences of silver solder and perform solder cleanup.
• Hand form components using various tools and techniques.
• Minimize porosity in solder seams and castings using appropriate tools.
• Possess knowledge of hand forging and use of chasing tools and engravers.
• Set up and operate power equipment essential to the job.
• Document work instructions and assist in writing SOPs.
• Participate in R&D, manufacturing/design reviews, and product signoffs.
• Collaborate on process improvements and quoting of repairs.
• Maintain a professional and respectful work environment.
• Assist in mentoring apprentices and onboarding silversmiths.
• Demonstrate competencies in Hollowware for tours and filming.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in silversmithing or related field.
• Strong understanding of fabrication techniques and QA standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet production goals.
• Proficiency in using various tools and equipment for fabrication.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and train apprentices.