Tool Maker / CNC Machinist

Tiffany & Co.; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. in Cumberland, RI seeks a skilled Toolmaker responsible for creating tools, fixtures, and supporting production. You will operate manual and CNC machines, read engineering prints, and collaborate with Toolroom and Manufacturing teams to meet delivery and quality goals.

This role requires strong tooling knowledge, CAD/CAM familiarity, and a safety-first mindset; bilingual Spanish a plus. On-site role offering opportunities for continual improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/prints.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM systems and basic tooling knowledge.
• Experience with DRO-equipped equipment and manual toolroom machinery.
• Strong math skills and the ability to train and guide others.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and maintain clean, organized work area.
• Support daily production plans and communicate any issues to management.
• Collaborate with Toolroom Manager and internal customers to meet timing goals.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC milling machines, lathes, grinders, etc.
• Design and fabricate fixtures and tooling for new products.
• Propose continuous improvement ideas to reduce labor and costs.
• Produce samples to support new product development.
• Ensure Quality standards are understood and maintained for on-time delivery.

Skills

Tooling knowledge

Read technical prints

English proficiency

Basic math

Training ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college or bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

DRO equipment familiarity

Manual toolroom 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.
• 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.