Production Watchmaker

Signet Jewelers; Brentwood (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Jewelers in Brentwood, MD seeks a Watchmaker II/Production Watchmaker with 1–2 years of watchmaking experience to perform intermediate repairs in a fast-paced repair environment, upholding strict quality and productivity standards.

You will handle crystal cutting, polishing, timing, and movement work to ensure accurate timekeeping and durable restorations across quartz and mechanical watches.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of watchmaking experience.
• Ability to perform intermediate repairs.
• Maintain strong quality, precision, and productivity standards in a fast-paced repair environment.

Responsibilities

• Crystal Cutting: accurately shape and fit watch crystals.
• Detail Polishing: use a flex shaft for high-quality finish.
• Polishing Motor: operate large polishing motors for case and bracelet polishing.
• Quartz Watch Repairs: change circuits and coils in quartz watches.
• Date Wheel Replacement: replace date wheels with precision.
• Dial Repairs: reset dial markers, date boxes, or logos.
• Stem, Crown, and Case Tube Replacement: replace stems, crowns, and case tubes and perform pressure tests for water resistance.
• Movement Regulation: use a timing machine to regulate movements.
• Retro Fit Execution: identify and install correct movements for retrofitting.
• Perpetual Calendar Replacement: replace perpetual calendar movements.
• Pinion Replacement: change cannon and hour pinions.
• Ceramic and Tungsten Repairs: repair ceramic or tungsten watches.

Skills

Watchmaking experience

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Productivity

Fine motor skills

Tool handling

Tools

Crystal cutter

Flex shaft

Timing machine

Polishing motor

Job description

The Watchmaker II/Production Watchmaker is a hands-on technical role for candidates with 1-2 years of watchmaking experience who can perform intermediate repairs, use specialized tools, and maintain strong quality, precision, and productivity standards in a fast-paced repair environment.

• Crystal Cutting: Utilize crystal cutters to accurately shape and fit watch crystals, ensuring precise alignment and finish.

• Detail Polishing: Use a flex shaft for detail polishing, achieving a high-quality finish on intricate components.

• Polishing Motor: Operate large polishing motors for comprehensive watch case and bracelet polishing.

• Quartz Watch Repairs: Change circuits and coils in quartz watches, ensuring proper functionality and performance.

• Date Wheel Replacement: Replace date wheels with precision, ensuring correct alignment and operation.

• Dial Repairs: Reset loose dial markers, date boxes, or logos, ensuring aesthetic integrity and functionality.

• Stem, Crown, and Case Tube Replacement: Replace stems, crowns, and case tubes, performing pressure tests to verify water resistance.

• Movement Regulation: Use a timing machine to regulate automatic and mechanical movements, ensuring accurate timekeeping.

• Retro Fit Execution: Identify and install the correct movement for retrofitting, ensuring compatibility and functionality.

• Perpetual Calendar Replacement: Replace perpetual calendar movements with expertise, ensuring seamless integration and performance.

• Pinion Replacement: Change cannon and hour pinions, ensuring proper engagement and function.

• Ceramic and Tungsten Repairs: Repair ceramic or tungsten watches with minimal damage, maintaining structural and aesthetic integrity.