Tiffany & Co. Apprentice Silversmith
Tiffany & Co. seeks an Apprentice Silversmith in Cumberland, RI — entry-level metal fabrication role in a luxury hollowware and jewelry production facility.
Overview
Tiffany & Co. is an iconic luxury jeweler and specialty retailer renowned for craftsmanship, design and heritage; it operates retail and manufacturing locations, including a hollowware and jewelry production facility in Cumberland, Rhode Island. The brand is part of the LVMH group and emphasizes artisanal skill development, quality standards and creative stewardship across its ateliers.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consistently follow site safety procedures and promptly report incidents or hazards.
- Interpret blueprints and production artwork to fabricate three‑dimensional jewelry and hollowware to company QA tolerances.
- Perform soldering and annealing operations across multiple torch types and solder alloys, managing solder stop‑out and seam integrity.
- Execute fitting and cleanup of cast, die‑struck, machined, spun and hand‑fabricated components using files, burs, sanding belts and scotch stones.
- Operate and set up power equipment including draw bench, jump shears, band saw, disc and belt sander, power press, kick press, spinning lathe and machining lathe.
- Form hollow components (spouts, handles) using hydraulic press, wooden dies, hammers and stakes; hallmark items by hand.
- Minimize porosity in seams and castings using laser welding and appropriate filler wire; use rotary planisher, Swiss hammer and steel planishing hammers for finishing.
- Drill, tap and thread components using drill press and flex shaft to prepare mechanical fixtures for finishing and refurbishing.
- Organize work instructions and process documentation, capture in‑process images and assist in writing SOPs for new and existing products.
- Provide regular progress updates and estimated completion schedules to management; support the production schedule and assist on ancillary projects as skills develop.
- Maintain a professional, collaborative shop environment and support team tasks; participate in tours and filming as required.
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (essential).
- High school diploma or GED (required).
- Hands‑on metal fabrication experience or vocational training in metals/jewelry.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and production drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving aptitude.
- Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate with the ability to document work and follow digital SOPs.
- Preferred: BFA/MFA in metals and jewelry or equivalent formal training; experience with laser welder and advanced CAD skills.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level (Beginner) position: prior metal fabrication or vocational training preferred; hands‑on shop experience or relevant coursework advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or GED required; BFA/MFA in metals/jewelry or equivalent formal training preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA, with easy access to Providence. 16 luxury roles are listed in Cumberland on Cerulean, 1 posted in the last 48 hours. Cerulean currently advertises 2.262 open roles in USA, including 71 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Tiffany & Co. fosters a culture centered on craftsmanship, exacting quality standards and creative excellence. Working in its Cumberland manufacturing facility offers exposure to traditional hollowware techniques within a structured environment that values training, mentorship and artisanal development.
About Cerulean
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