Omega Watchmaker

Swatch Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

18 PTO days per year

Extended paid time off for medical/par

Holiday pay

Company paid life insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee product discount

Internal transfer and growth potential

Employee Referral Bonus program

Job summary

Swatch Group is hiring a Watchmaker in Seattle to execute full-service repair of movements, from servicing the movement to assembling the case and encapsulating the movement, with a focus on Omega Brand. You will work within a dynamic team, report to the Workshop Manager, and handle various watch types from basic mechanical to chronographs.

The role requires formal watchmaking training or certification, strong communication, customer service, and a drive for excellence.

Qualifications

• Watchmaking apprenticeship or basic watch repair certification.
• Completion of a watchmaking apprenticeship with satisfactory results.
• Post-apprenticeship training such as WOSTEP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Full service on movements: dismantling, replacement/ fixing parts, cleaning, reassemble, rate check and adjustment.
• Repair on Omega Brand movements according to brand guidelines.
• Analyze and decide proper repair methodology for movements.
• Use or develop tools and processes to address issues during repair.
• Coordinate with team to maintain equipment and order consumables.
• Ensure all services are completed and watch is ready to wear.

Skills

Watchmaking

Team player

Customer service

Communication skills

Drive for excellence

Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Education

Watchmaking apprenticeship

Basic Certificate in Watch Repair (TAFE)

WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Programme)

Job description

The Company Swatch Group is an international group active in the design, manufacture and sale of finished watches, jewelry, watch movements and components.

The Company Swatch Group is an international group active in the design, manufacture and sale of finished watches, jewelry, watch movements and components.
Swatch Group supplies nearly all components required by its 16 watch brands, and Swatch Group companies supply movements and components to third-party watchmakers in Switzerland and around the world. Please be sure to visit our brands' websites to learn more about their fantastic products.
Swatch Group is also a key player in the manufacture and sale of electronic systems used in watchmaking and other industries.

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 Omega Brand 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 Manager and will primarily focus on the Omega Brand.

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

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

For more information please see https://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com/

Job Location: 5th Avenue 1200, 98101 Seattle WA, United States (Washington)

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