Senior SME Jeweler - Queens, NY

Tiffany • Queens, NY

361d • $38 - $52

About The Position

The Tiffany & Co. Senior Jeweler SME (Subject Matter Expert), is proficient in nearly all technical aspects of jewelry and stone work. The Senior Jeweler SME is skilled at performing jewelry using a wide range of standard and skilled techniques for complex new and client owned merchandise. They possess a deep knowledge of jewelry materials (including metal assay and gemstone identification and sensitivity) as well as CAD engineering, fabrication and installation, and is able to communicate this knowledge to technical and non-technical co-workers. The Senior Jeweler SME assists the Lead Jeweler with all jewelry/stone setting candidate bench testing. They also assist the Lead Jeweler in training newly hired jewelers and other technicians. The Senior Jeweler SME understands workshop safety, ensures risks are minimized and sets a strong compliance example in this area.

Requirements

• Diamond and colored-stone setting experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years' of experience
• Soldering experience
• Laser welding experience
• Flexible work schedule and ability to work overtime as needed, including weekends
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Fluent English language skills - Reading, Writing, Verbal
• Ability to shift tasks quickly to meet daily business needs
• Strong initiative and the ability to work without constant direction
• Excellent organizational abilities to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to identify and provide resolution for areas of improvement
• Ability to inspire trust, fairness, integrity, and professionalism with staff members as well as management
• Ability to work with cross functional teams
• Detail oriented ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management
• Ability to prioritize and work in a highly dynamic, fast paced and team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• Degree from jewelry technical/design program
• Completion of Graduate Gemology degree or completion of courses
• Minimum 15 years' of experience
• Tiffany & Co. product knowledge
• Engineering ability
• Fabrication experience
• Assembly experience
• Gemstone setting experience
• Non-precious stone setting experience
• Basic computer knowledge

Responsibilities

• Possess nearly all of the technical skills within the jewelry work scope and execute these skills with the highest quality and proficiency.
• Become a go-to Jeweler for high jewelry stone setting specifically with center and colored stones.
• Assist the Lead Jeweler in the technical development of all jewelry craft levels, included and not limited to bench test & onboarding.
• Perform complex engineering projects related to high jewelry items as well as high value pieces for Tiffany clients.
• Design, solution, fabricate and complete various jewelry modifications and repairs.
• Partner with CAD technicians to develop new parts and custom components.
• Support high jewelry events and be client facing at these events, which may require travel.
• Complete all craft work according to Tiffany quality and design standards.
• Meet or exceed established productivity standards based on work mix and role.
• Maintain assigned orders in an organized fashion ensuring that due dates are adhered to.
• Perform setting, repairs and alterations on all assigned orders according to Tiffany & Co. standards.

Benefits

• The hiring range for this position ranges from $38 - $52/hr. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees