Omega Watchmaker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO 18 days

Extended PTO 7 days

Holiday pay

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Discount

Internal Transfers

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Swatch Group is seeking a skilled Watchmaker to lead movement servicing from basic servicing to case preparation and movement installation. The role centers on the Omega Brand within a dynamic team and reports to the Workshop Manager.

The ideal candidate will handle various watches from simple mechanical to chronograph movements, bringing reliability and craftsmanship to every repair in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Formal watchmaking training or apprenticeship completed.
• Experience servicing mechanical and quartz movements, including chronographs.
• Ability to service Omega-brand movements per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Full service on movements: dismantling, part replacement, cleaning, reassembly, rate check, and adjustment.
• Perform technical repair and service on Omega Brand per Brand guidelines.
• Analyze and decide on proper repair methods.
• Use or develop tools to address issues during repair.
• Collaborate with team to maintain equipment and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Drive for excellence

Customer service focus

Work under pressure

Self-motivated

Education

Watchmaking apprenticeship

Basic Certificate in Watch Repair

WOSTEP training

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