Watchmaker

Job Description

Full service on movements: movement dismantling, replacement/ fixing of broken parts, cleaning, reassemble, rate check and adjustment
Able to perform technical repair and service on multiple brands according to guidelines established by brand
Analyze and take decisions to define proper methodology to repair the movement
Use or develop adequate tools or processes to correct issues that can arise during the repair process
Work in coordination with the rest of the team to ensure smooth operations (maintain equipment and tools, order consumables)
Ensure all required services for the customer have been carried and the watch is ready to wear

Profile

Watchmaker who, within a dynamic and growing team, will be responsible for the watch repairing process from servicing the movement to preparing/assemble the case and encase the movement.
The Watchmaker will report to the Workshop Supervisor and will primarily focus on Swatch Group Brands.
The Watchmaker must have the skills and experience necessary to service all types of watches from basic mechanical and quartz movements and also chronographs.

Professional Requirements

• For partial repair, watchmaking apprenticeship or Basic Certificate in Watch Repair TAFE course
• For complete repair, completion of a watchmaking apprenticeship with satisfactory results
• For specialist repair, specialist knowledge of complicated movements or completion with satisfactory results of a post-apprenticeship course, such as WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Programme)
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Drive for excellence
• Customer Service focus
• Ability to cope under pressure in a busy environment
• Enthusiastic and self – motivated

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $85,000.
Benefits Program
We are happy to offer a competitive comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance (eligible 1st of the month following 30 days, generous employer contribution)
Immediate participation in the 401(k) and 100% vested employer match after one year of employment
18 PTO days per year, 23 PTO after 5 years
7 days per year of extended paid time off for medical, parental and military leave
Holiday pay
Company paid life insurance and Long Term Disability
Voluntary Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident/Hospital Indemnity insurance
Employee product discount
Internal transfer and growth potential
$500 Employee Referral Bonus program

Job Location

Corporate Pointe 600, 90230 Los Angeles CA, United States (California)

Company Address

The Swatch Group (U.S.) Inc.
800 Waterford Way Suite 1000
Miami, FL 33126 USA