Watchmaker

SUMMARY

The Watchmaker is responsible for customizing watches by disassembling timepieces, replacing dials, replacing hands and reassembling them to meet specifications. Also, repairs on quartz and mechanical watches, refinishes cases, resizes bracelets, replaces bands, maintains accurate service records, and ensures all completed work meets established quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Disassembles, replaces dials, replaces hands and reassembles watches with precision and attention to detail.
• Inspects and tests completed watches to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• 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
• Performs vacuum and pressure testing of watches 
• Uses a voltage/ohm meter to test power consumption of movements and capacitors 
• Maintains a clean and efficient work area, as well as contributes to the overall cleanliness of the department.
• Other duties as 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 and mechanical watches 
• Experience with standard equipment such as timing machines, 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, while meeting quality standards
• Basic computer knowledge for reporting, tracking repairs, and managing daily tasks 
• Team player, good communication skills, a drive for excellence, customer service focus
• Unwavering attention to detail
• Willingness to learn

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