Tool Maker / CNC Machinist

Tiffany & Co; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join our tooling team in Rhode Island. The role involves creating tools of varying complexity, including progressive and single-stage tooling, molds, and fixtures, while interfacing with multiple departments and plants.

You will set up and operate manual and CNC milling machines, contribute to new product development, and ensure quality standards and on-time delivery. A strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement is required.

Qualifications

• Technically proficient in tooling and toolroom processes and reading technical prints.
• Proficiency operating manual toolroom equipment.
• CAD/CAM experience, familiarity with DRO operated 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 at all times by following safe work procedures for your position and site.
• 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 efficiencies are not 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.
• Propose continuous improvement opportunities to minimize labor and reduce costs.
• Fabricate samples to support new product development.
• Make sound technical decisions with Management and tool room staff and other internal customers while meeting Quality standards.
• Participate in 5S activities and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Tooling knowledge

English proficiency

Basic math

Training/mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD/CAM

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.
• Participates in 5S activities and ensures 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.