Apprentice Silversmith Level 2

Tiffany & Co. – Apprentice Silversmith Level 2

Tiffany & Co. (Cumberland, Rhode Island)
Tiffany & Co. is seeking an Apprentice Silversmith Level 2 to join its manufacturing team in Cumberland, Rhode Island. The apprentice will develop hands-on silversmithing and metal fabrication skills while learning to interpret blueprints and fabricate pieces according to production artwork, quality standards, and established timelines.

This role provides experience with a wide range of traditional and modern silversmithing techniques, including soldering, forming, forging, machining, laser welding, finishing, and fabrication while working alongside experienced craftspeople.
Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabricate three-dimensional objects.
• High school diploma or GED.
• BFA/MFA in metals and jewelry.

• Basic knowledge of laser welding equipment.
• Advanced computer and CAD skills.

• Learn to interpret blueprints and fabricate items according to designs and production tolerances while meeting Tiffany & Co. quality standards.
• Perform fitting, machining, soldering, fabrication, and related bench operations across a range of products.
• Use multiple torch sizes and types for soldering and annealing.
• Apply appropriate sequences of silver solder and use solder stop-out, files, burs, sanding belts, and stones for cleanup and over-run prevention.
• Clean and fit cast, die-struck, machined, spun, and hand-fabricated components.
• Hand-form spouts, handles, and other hollow components using hydraulic presses, wooden dies, hammers, and stakes.
• Hallmark items by hand and use raising and planishing techniques during fabrication and repair.
• Use laser welding and appropriate filler wire to minimize porosity in solder seams and castings.
• Hand forge steel punches, chasing tools, snaring irons, and stakes.
• Use chasing tools, punches, and engravers during complex fabrication work.
• Drill, tap, and thread components using drill presses and flex shafts.
• Set up and operate equipment including draw benches, jump shears, band saws, disc and belt sanders, power presses, kick presses, spinning lathes, and machining lathes.
• Organize work instructions, drawings, notes, and in-process images and assist with developing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide management with progress updates and estimated completion schedules.
• Support production schedules and assist with additional projects as skills develop.
• Maintain a professional, positive, respectful, and safety-focused work environment.

September 3rd - 6th, 2026 Colors of the Stone Fall