Silversmith-Level 3

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 Accountabilities

· 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.

· A silversmith will be interpreting blueprints and fabricating items based on

designs and tolerances set forth in production artwork to meet company QA

standards within prescribed timelines. A focus on detail, in process QA and

limiting inventory failure is necessary while working on a wide size range of

products where complex fitting, machining, and soldering (etcetera) is required.

Utilize multiple torch sizes and types from gas flux pin torches to large scale

soldering and annealing torches. Silversmiths need to work in a concise and

organized fashion while helping the department to meet production goals.

· Apply correct sequences of silver solder from high temp 800 to lower temp 560

to the lowest temp tin/silver solder. An understanding of the use of solder stop

out, files, burs, sanding belts and scotch stones is required to perform all levels

of solder cleanup and over-run prevention. Silversmiths are responsible for the

fitting of cast, die struck, machined, spun and hand fabricated components.

Comprehension of annealing temperatures of gold, sterling silver, brass, bronze,

copper, and ferrous metals is required. Hand form spouts, handles and other

hollow components with the use of the hydraulic press, wooden dies, hammers,

and stakes. Hallmarking by hand a wide variety of items as well as utilize

aluminum and steel hammers to raise and planish during fabrication and repair.

· 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.

· Possess a working knowledge of hand forging of steel punches, chasing tools,

snaring irons and stakes. The ability to use chasing tools, punches and engravers

is required during complex fabrication practices. Utilize the drill press and flex

shaft to drill, tap and thread components in order to mechanically fixture

complex items to allow for the finishing and refurbishing process. 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.

· Detailed focus on the documentation and organization of work instructions, drawings, notes, capturing in-process images and assisting in the writing of SOPs for new and existing products. · Participate in quoting, R&D, manufacturing/design reviews and product signoffs of new product. · 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 new and existing process improvements and quoting of repairs on historic items. · Work to maintain the production schedule and be willing to help when other silversmithing schedules become delayed.

· Maintain a professional, positive, and respectful work environment while

complying with Company policies and procedures. Participate and carry out

team tasks by helping co-workers with questions as well as your teammates who

may be challenged with a given task.

· Assist in the mentoring of apprentices and onboarding silversmiths.

· Demonstrates competencies as needed in Hollowware for tours and filming as

needed.

· Perform other activities as directed.