Silversmith Level 2

Tiffany & Co•Cumberland, RI

22d

About The Position

Tiffany & Co. is one of the most legendary brands in the world today. With a history that spans back to 1837, Tiffany & Co is a jeweler and specialty retailer whose merchandise offerings include an extensive selection of jewelry, as well as timepieces, sterling silverware, china, crystal, stationery, fragrances, and accessories. Tiffany & Co. operates a manufacturing facility in Cumberland, RI where jewelry products unique to our company are crafted by a diverse workforce. Tiffany offers our employees the resources they need to be successful in an environment that recognizes and rewards creativity, innovation, and dedication. We take great pride in helping each of our employees design an exciting future within our enduring tradition of excellence. At Tiffany & Co., an inspired career is life’s best accessory. Hollowware Silversmith Trainee focuses on safety, accuracy, and quality while learning new fundamental silversmith skills to be translated to more and more complex items over two years.

Requirements

The ability to effectively communicate in English is essential
Good teamwork skills
Metal fabrication experience
Problem-solving skills
Attention to Detail
Ability to read blueprints and effectively fabricate three-dimensional objects
High school diploma or GED
Computer literate

Nice To Haves

BFA/MFA in metals and jewelry Preferred:
Basic knowledge of laser welder machine
Advanced Computer / CAD skills

Responsibilities

AT THE BENCH Assist Silversmiths in all areas concerning smithing to build a strong foundation of smithing skills in order to interpret blueprints and fabricate basic retail items based on the designs and tolerances set forth in the production artwork to meet company QA standards within the prescribed trainee timeline.
Silversmithing trainees will learn the following over the course of the trainee program: Balance efficiency, focus on detail, in-process QA, and limiting inventory failure
Utilize multiple torch sizes and types, from gas flux pin torches to large-scale soldering and annealing torches
Apply correct sequences of silver solder from high temp 800 to lower temp 560 to the lowest temp tin/silver solder
Correctly utilize solder stop out, files, burs, sanding belts, and scotch stones in order to perform all levels of solder cleanup and over-run prevention
Complex cleanup and fitting of the cast, die-struck, machined, spun, and hand-fabricated components
Comprehension of annealing temperatures of gold, sterling silver, brass, bronze, copper, and ferrous metals
Hand Hallmark a wide variety of items
Minimize porosity in solder seams and castings with the use of laser weld and appropriate filler wire, rotary planisher, swiss hammer, and steel planishing hammers
Trainees will be exposed to planishing, forming, and raising
ALTERNATE TOOLING Trainees will be exposed to the following off-bench techniques: Hand forging of steel punches, chasing tools, snaring irons and stakes
Chasing tools, punches, and gravers
Drill press and flex shaft to drill, tap, and thread components
Learn how to set up and operate power equipment, including the draw bench, jump shears, band saw, disc and belt sander, power press, kick press, spinning lathe, machining lathe, and any other tools essential to the job.
DATA Detailed focus on organizing work instructions, drawings, and notes, capturing in-process images while writing and following SOPs for new and existing products.
Verify and record daily all individual production time spent on Production Work Orders, Development Work Orders, Engineering Work Orders, and Tooling Work Orders.
Return all precious metal scrap to the Vault at the end of each job.
Provide management with work-in-progress updates and estimated completion schedules.
Assist Team Lead in organizing WIP, Plaques, WO's, and COMs.