Watchmaker

SUMMARY

The Watchmaker is responsible for evaluating, repairing and testing quartz, digital and mechanical watches; refinishing cases; resizing bracelets and replacing bands; and maintaining records of their work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Changes batteries and energy cells
• Replaces 2 hand, 3 hand movements, and complicated multifunctional movements
• Sizes watch bracelets and band replacements
• Polishes and refinishes watches
• Sets digital and quartz watches with multiple functions
• Diagnoses and estimates internal and external issues of all watches
• Performs vacuum and pressure testing of watches
• Uses a voltage/ohm meter to test power consumption of movements and capacitors
• Understands how to quality control your work after completion
• Maintains strict guidelines for productivity, quality, and high standards of individual performance
• Works in coordination with the rest of the team to ensure smooth operations (maintain equipment & tools, order consumables)
• Maintains a clean and efficient space in personal work area and in general workshop
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma and a minimum of three years experience as a Watchmaker or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience repairing quartz, digital and mechanical watches
• Experience with standard Swiss equipment such as timing machines (i.e. Witchi, Elma, Greiner), vacuum and pressure testers, case opening tools, etc.
• Ability to cope under pressure in a busy & fast paced environment
• Ability to maintain a quick & efficient workflow, repairing numerous watches per day, mixing complex and standard work tasks daily
• Basic computer knowledge for reporting, tracking of repairs, and managing daily tasks
• Team player, good communication skills, drive for excellence, customer service focus
• Unwavering attention to detail
• Willingness to learn

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