Tool Maker / CNC Machinist

Inside Lvmh; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toolmaker role at Tiffany & Co. involves reporting to the Tooling Manager and Supervisor, interfacing with multiple departments and plants.

You will create simple to complex tools, including progressive and single-stage tools, molds, and drill fixtures to support new product development and production. You will set up and operate manual and CNC milling machines, design fixtures, and contribute to 5S and continuous improvement initiatives to minimize costs while upholding Tiffany & Co.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand technical prints.
• Proficiency operating manual toolroom equipment.
• CAD/CAM experience; familiarity with DRO equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write English at an intermediate level.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to train, motivate and provide direction.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow all safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Toolroom Manager to meet production plans.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC milling machines, lathes, grinders.
• Fixture design and fabrication; provide production support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to reduce costs.
• Fabricate samples to support new product development.
• Ensure quality standards and on-time delivery.

Skills

Reading prints

English writing

Math skills

Training & direction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD/CAM

DRO equipment

Job description

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 in your work environment.
• 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 achieved.
• 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.
• Experience in micro‑milling and machining metals.
• Progressive and/or single operation tooling experience.