Senior Jeweler (Focus on Stone Setting)

Tiffany & Co•New York City, NY

11d•$34 - $46

About The Position

The Tiffany & Co. Senior Jeweler performs repairs and alterations for new and client owned jewelry. The Senior Jeweler works with all common metals, including platinum, and gemstones as well as other specialty materials. The Senior Jeweler is expected to perform repairs using standard jewelry techniques including stone setting, soldering, laser welding, fabrication, assembly, gluing, enameling, finishing, etc. The Senior Jeweler possesses a deep knowledge of jewelry materials (including gemstone, metal assay) and is able to communicate this knowledge to technical and non-technical co-workers. In addition, the Senior Jeweler assists with candidate bench testing. The Senior Jeweler understands workshop safety, ensures risks are minimized and sets an example in this area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
10–20 years of professional bench jewelry experience, including extensive expertise in stone setting and high-jewelry craftsmanship.
Experience in the following areas: Platinum 18KT, color stones, and fancy cut-shaped stones
Understanding of the following tools: burrs, gravers, burnishers, and other jewelry-related tools
Ability to read and understand SOP
Strong attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills and resolutions
Ability to adapt to change for the needs of the company; flexibility is important
Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced work atmosphere
Ability to work overtime and weekend overtime as business needs arise.
Advanced proficiency in soldering, laser welding, fabrication, and repair of complex jewelry items.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects.
Fluent English language skills – reading, writing, and verbal.
Strong initiative and self-motivation to achieve results with minimal supervision.
Must understand company safety: wear safety glasses; utilize Plexiglas shield when setting, grinding, or sharpening tools and proper procedure when handling chemicals when boiling out work

Nice To Haves

Degree or certification from a jewelry technical/design program.
Graduate Gemologist credential or equivalent gemological coursework.
Proficiency in advanced diamond and gemstone setting, including custom and invisible settings.
Familiarity with Tiffany & Co. products, quality standards, and repair methodologies.
Experience collaborating with CAD or digital design teams.
Basic computer proficiency for order management and communication systems.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced repairs, alterations, and fabrications on all assigned orders according to Tiffany & Co. standards.
Execute complex technical work, including adjustable shank installations (including rings with side stones), engineering of solution parts, gallery reconstruction as well as bespoke alterations.
Perform expert stone setting across all setting types, including pavé, prong, bezel, channel, invisible, and hand-made settings for fancy-shape stones.
Partner with CAD technicians to develop new parts, components, and prototypes that enhance design integrity and functionality.
Perform “specialty craft work” as appropriate to skill set and work mix; ensure all work aligns with Tiffany’s aesthetic and quality standards.
Productivity - Meet or exceed established productivity standards based on work mix and role
Organization - Maintain assigned orders in an organized fashion ensuring that due dates are adhered to; report any late or potentially late orders to administration or management.
Maintain an organized bench and workspace.
Request any needed parts, consumable material, tools or supplies according to established procedures; maintain all assigned parts, metals and scrap in a secure and organized fashion and according to established procedures.

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