Temporary Setter

LVMH; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. is seeking a Temporary Tiffany Workshop Setter in Pelham, AL to set diamonds and colored stones with advanced techniques, ensuring premium quality and precise layouts. The role emphasizes minimizing stone breakage and maintaining high aesthetic standards across high-jewelry pieces.

The position requires hands-on setting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with engineers and clients. The assignment is approximately 3–6 months, onsite five days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in all setting techniques for diamonds and colored stones.
• Ability to evaluate stone layouts and minimize breakage.
• Proven experience with precious metals and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Set diamonds and colored stones using pave, cutdown, bright cut, fancy prong, bead, channel and burnishing techniques.
• Inspect mountings 100% prior to setting and review work after completion.
• Record daily production results, verify work orders, and reconcile stones used.
• Prioritize quality with ongoing self-inspections throughout manufacturing.
• Follow safety, confidentiality and attendance policies; report safety issues.
• Work overtime or modified schedules as needed; operate under a microscope.

Skills

Setting techniques

Diamond and colored stones

Microscope setting

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Gemological Certification

Tools

Laser Welder Machine

Job description

The Temporary Tiffany Workshop Setter should possess the advanced skills and expertise required to set all types of techniques for diamonds and colored stones within high jewelry pieces and in accordance with Tiffany & Co.'s aesthetic and quality standards. Additionally, the artisan must be able to evaluate and recommend optimal stone layouts for new products and consistently maintain minimal stone breakage and loss.

Key Accountabilities

• Set diamonds and colored stones using pave, cutdown, bright cut, fancy prong, bead, channel and burnishing setting techniques.
• Inspect mountings 100% prior to setting and review work after setting completion
• Count and record individual daily productions results, verify accuracy of work orders, reconcile all stones used in work orders, and notify Manager of any discrepancies.
• Prioritize quality by conducting self-inspections throughout the manufacturing process
• Sustain compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, confidentiality, security and attendance.
• Work safely at all times by consistently following safe work procedures for Setters, as well as all safety procedures required at your worksite. Promptly report all incidents and safety issues to your supervisor. Contributes to 5S improvements as demonstrated at your workstation and within the department

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in all setting techniques – ability to evaluate the space needed for setting pave or beadwork, and provide stone layouts in model or castings
• Experience working with precious metals, diamonds and colored stones
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients and multiple staff levels
• Proficient in organizational, interpersonal and partnership skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and willingness to change responsibilities within the department to support business needs
• Experience performing and troubleshooting setting repairs
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or modified work schedules to support business needs
• Experience setting under a microscope
• Onsite 5 days a week
• Duration of Assignment: Approximately 3-6 months

Preferred Qualifications:

• Gemological Certification (Diamond and Colored Gemstones).
• Technical understanding of polishing and jewelry manufacturing techniques.
• Knowledge/experience of a Laser Welder Machine.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $35.00- $46.00 per hour. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

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.