Tiffany & Co.
Overview
A Silversmith will form and fabricate silver trophy, statement and retail pieces based on technical drawings, specifications and/or SOPs. Silversmiths participate in training, documentation, and R&D of new items. This position focuses on safety, accuracy and quality during fabrication, development of new products and working as a team where needed to complete department goals.
Key Responsibilities
Always work safely 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.
Interpret blueprints and fabricate items based on designs and tolerances set forth in production artwork to meet company QA standards within prescribed timelines. Maintain a strong focus on detail, in-process QA, and minimizing inventory loss while working on a wide size range of products where complex fitting, machining, and soldering are required.
Utilize multiple torch sizes and types from gas flux pin torches to large scale soldering and annealing torches. Work in a concise and organized fashion to help the department meet production goals.
Apply correct sequences of silver solder from high temp (800) to lower temp tin/silver solder. Use solder stop-out, files, burs, sanding belts and scotch stones for solder cleanup and over-run prevention. Responsible for fitting of cast, die struck, machined, spun and hand-fabricated components.
Comprehend annealing temperatures of gold, sterling silver, brass, bronze, copper, and ferrous metals. Hand form spouts, handles and other hollow components with hydraulic press, wooden dies, hammers, and stakes. Perform hand hallmarking and utilize aluminum and steel hammers to raise and planish during fabrication and repair.
Minimize porosity in solder seams and castings with laser weld and appropriate filler wire, rotary planisher, Swiss hammer and steel planishing hammers.
Possess working knowledge of hand forging of steel punches, chasing tools, snaring irons and stakes. Use chasing tools, punches and engravers during complex fabrication practices. Operate drill press and flex shaft to drill, tap and thread components to mechanically fixture complex items for finishing and refurbishing. Set up and operate power equipment including draw bench, jump shears, band saw, disc and belt sander, power press, kick press, spinning lathe, machining lathe and other essential tools.
Detail-focused documentation and organization of work instructions, drawings, notes; capture in-process images and assist in writing SOPs for new and existing products.
Participate in quoting, R&D, manufacturing/design reviews and product sign-offs for new products.
Work closely with the new product team and process engineering team by sharing correct routing steps and times for new and existing products.
Provide management with consistent progress updates and estimated completion schedules.
Collaborate with internal and external teams on process improvements and repairs on historic items; maintain the production schedule and assist when other silversmith schedules are delayed.
Maintain a professional, positive, and respectful work environment while complying with company policies and procedures. Assist teammates with questions and support those who may be challenged with a given task.
Assist in mentoring apprentices and onboarding silversmiths.
Demonstrates competencies in Hollowware for tours and filming as needed.
Perform other activities as directed.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Key Responsibilities
Always work safely 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.
Interpret blueprints and fabricate items based on designs and tolerances set forth in production artwork to meet company QA standards within prescribed timelines. Maintain a strong focus on detail, in-process QA, and minimizing inventory loss while working on a wide size range of products where complex fitting, machining, and soldering are required.
Utilize multiple torch sizes and types from gas flux pin torches to large scale soldering and annealing torches. Work in a concise and organized fashion to help the department meet production goals.
Apply correct sequences of silver solder from high temp (800) to lower temp tin/silver solder. Use solder stop-out, files, burs, sanding belts and scotch stones for solder cleanup and over-run prevention. Responsible for fitting of cast, die struck, machined, spun and hand-fabricated components.
Comprehend annealing temperatures of gold, sterling silver, brass, bronze, copper, and ferrous metals. Hand form spouts, handles and other hollow components with hydraulic press, wooden dies, hammers, and stakes. Perform hand hallmarking and utilize aluminum and steel hammers to raise and planish during fabrication and repair.
Minimize porosity in solder seams and castings with laser weld and appropriate filler wire, rotary planisher, Swiss hammer and steel planishing hammers.
Possess working knowledge of hand forging of steel punches, chasing tools, snaring irons and stakes. Use chasing tools, punches and engravers during complex fabrication practices. Operate drill press and flex shaft to drill, tap and thread components to mechanically fixture complex items for finishing and refurbishing. Set up and operate power equipment including draw bench, jump shears, band saw, disc and belt sander, power press, kick press, spinning lathe, machining lathe and other essential tools.
Detail-focused documentation and organization of work instructions, drawings, notes; capture in-process images and assist in writing SOPs for new and existing products.
Participate in quoting, R&D, manufacturing/design reviews and product sign-offs for new products.
Work closely with the new product team and process engineering team by sharing correct routing steps and times for new and existing products.
Provide management with consistent progress updates and estimated completion schedules.
Collaborate with internal and external teams on process improvements and repairs on historic items; maintain the production schedule and assist when other silversmith schedules are delayed.
Maintain a professional, positive, and respectful work environment while complying with company policies and procedures. Assist teammates with questions and support those who may be challenged with a given task.
Assist in mentoring apprentices and onboarding silversmiths.
Demonstrates competencies in Hollowware for tours and filming as needed.
Perform other activities as directed.
#J-18808-Ljbffr