Watchmaker - Long Island City
Tourneau|Bucherer · Queens County, NY · 3 mo ago
Art & Creative$75k–$105k/yrFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Perform complete mechanical watch service and repair in accordance with established technical standards, procedures, and defined tolerances.
- Diagnose functional, aesthetic, and performance-related issues and execute regulated adjustments, and perform final timing.
- Ensure all components, gaskets, assemblies, and final casing meet specification prior to delivery.
- Conduct, document, and validate all required testing, including water resistance, rate performance, and functional checks.
- Complete service documentation to support traceability, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
- Perform final quality control checks when required, confirming aesthetic condition, functional integrity, and service completeness.
- Collaborate effectively with estimators, case preparation, polishing, cleaning, quality control, and leadership to support efficient workflow and shared quality objectives.
- Demonstrate flexibility in supporting adjacent functions and communicate proactively regarding technical concerns, delays, or quality risks.
- Use tools, equipment, and systems responsibly while maintaining a clean, organized, and professional workshop environment consistent with luxury service standards.
- Participate in ongoing training, skills development, and continuous improvement of workshop processes, equipment, and standards.
Qualifications
- Formal training in watchmaking or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience servicing luxury mechanical watches to high standards.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to pass required bench and technical evaluations.
- Comfort working within defined procedures, documentation systems, and quality standards.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, high-expectation environment.
Pay
SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $105,000/year