Tiffany & Co. Tool Maker / CNC Machinist

Tiffany & Co.; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toolmaker at Tiffany & Co. will report to the Tooling Manager and collaborate across departments to create and repair tools, such as progressive and single-stage tooling, molds, and fixtures. This role requires precision in milling, lathes, grinding, and fixture fabrication to support new product development and on-time production.

You will ensure adherence to Tiffany & Co. quality standards, participate in 5S activities, and contribute improvements to reduce costs while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Technically proficient in understanding tooling, toolroom processes and the ability to read and understand technical prints.
• Proficiency operating manual toolroom equipment.
• CAD/CAM experience, familiarity with DRO-operated equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write English at an intermediate level.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to train, motivate and provide direction.

Responsibilities

• Work safely by following all safety procedures at the site.
• Collaborate with the Toolroom Manager to ensure production capacity.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC milling machines, lathes, grinders.
• Fixture design and fabrication to support production.
• Propose continuous improvements to reduce labor and costs.
• Ensure parts meet Tiffany & Co. quality standards for on-time delivery.
• Participate in 5S and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Tooling expertise

Team collaboration

English communication

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD/CAM

DRO-operated equipment

Rhino

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Job description

Throughout its storied history, the mission of Tiffany & Co. has remained clear and relevant: to enrich the lives of our customers by creating enduring objects of extraordinary beauty that will be cherished for generations.

We have done so by crafting the world's most beautiful designs, using only the finest quality materials and expert craftsmanship and presenting those products to our customers with graciousness and warmth. We understand that our continued commitment to that time-honored strategy remains the key to our future growth and success. For our employees, Tiffany aims to create an environment that recognizes and rewards creativity, initiative and dedication and respects diversity, dignity and the shared values of community and family.

Position Overview

The Toolmaker will report to the Tooling Manager and Supervisor. The position involves a high degree of interface with all departments and plants. Tasks range from the creation of simple to complex tools, e.g. progressive, single stage tools, molds, drill fixtures, etc. The position involves a high degree of professionalism when interacting within the Tiffany & Co. NPI, Manufacturing and LVMH groups.

Key Accountabilities

• Work safely at all times 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.
• Partner with the Toolroom Manager to ensure daily production capabilities and surface concerns to Management when maximum efficiencies are not being met.
• Contribute to meeting request dates per production plans.
• Participate in Toolroom activities related to new product development and implementation into production.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC milling machines, lathes, grinders, etc.
• Fixture design and fabrication, production support.
• Assist and propose continuous improvement opportunities to minimize labor and reduce costs.
• Fabricate samples to support new product development.
• Arrive at sound technical decisions collaboratively with Management, tool room staff and other internal customers. Understand, communicate, and support Quality standards required by Tiffany & Company in order to achieve on time delivery and ensure the highest possible quality results.
• Participate in 5S activities and ensure a clean and safe work environment is maintained. Build partnerships within and across departments to provide efficiency and create a supportive work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Technically proficient in understanding tooling, toolroom processes and the ability to read and understand technical prints.
• Proficiency operating manual toolroom equipment.
• CAD/CAM experience, familiarity with DRO-operated equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write English at an intermediate level.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to train, motivate and provide direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college, or bachelor's degree; bilingual in Spanish, a plus.
• Rhino, Solidworks, Mastercam experience.
• Experience in micro-milling and machining metals.
• Progressive and/or single operation tooling experience.