Watch Assembler

About the role

Shinola is seeking a Watch Assembly Operator to join our watch manufacturing team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in precision manufacturing environments, enjoy working with small components, and take pride in producing high-quality products with meticulous attention to detail.

What you'll do

• Watch Assembly - Assemble Shinola watch heads across multiple models, including mechanical and quartz movements, following detailed production procedures.
• Quality & Precision - Maintain a high standard of quality and craftsmanship in all assembly work. Make quick and accurate troubleshooting decisions when components or assemblies require adjustment.
• Production & Process Adherence - Follow structured production sequences and documented assembly procedures. Maintain focus on repetitive tasks over extended periods while ensuring consistent quality.
• Safety & Compliance - Follow all safety procedures and wear required protective equipment on the manufacturing floor. Comply with clean-room requirements including proper attire and workspace standards.

What you bring

• Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent, strong attention to detail and excellent hand-eye coordination, ability to follow technical instructions and standardized procedures, ability to work with small tools and delicate components, ability to sit for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks, 20/20 vision (corrected vision acceptable) and ability to see fine details at close range, successful completion of background check.
• Preferred Qualifications - Experience in electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, or precision manufacturing, experience working in clean-room or light manufacturing environments.

Work environment

• Work is performed in a clean-room watch manufacturing environment designed to protect product quality and precision.
• Operators wear company-provided smocks, caps, and antistatic footwear while in the assembly area.
• The role requires extended sitting and repetitive hand movements while assembling small components.
• Able to occasionally lift or move materials up to 50 lbs.

Why join Shinola

• Competitive benefits and unique perks including medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-supported premiums, health savings account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, team member merchandise discounts across Shinola and partner brands, complimentary Shinola watch after 90 days of employment, commuter benefits and additional lifestyle perks.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to supporting team members through various policies and practices.