Watch Technician: Start a Career in Fine Timepieces

London Jewelers; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

London Jewelers is seeking a Watch Technician Specialist for our Manhasset, NY location. This full-time, career-track role offers extensive in-house training to develop horological skills and precision craftsmanship in a luxury jewelry setting.

No prior watchmaking experience is required; we provide comprehensive training to meet high-level horological standards and ensure accuracy in diagnostics, assembly, and quality control across all watch movements.

Qualifications

• Technical aptitude and precision are essential.
• Patience and focus for repetitive, high-accuracy tasks in a structured environment.
• Ability to work under magnification for extended periods.
• Strong manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized operating procedures (SOPs) within a structured sequential production line.
• Repair broken, damaged, or worn parts on timepieces.
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshoot mechanical movements during a repair and assembly stage.
• Apply structured problem-solving to identify root causes of assembly inconsistencies and resolve independently.
• Perform visual and technical inspections at each stage of assembly to ensure quality and functionality.
• Handle all components with extreme care, maintaining cleanliness and preventing contamination in a controlled environment.
• Perform dial installation, hand setting, and casing-up of movements following strict manufacturer specifications.
• Ensure precise alignment of hands and date jump accuracy.
• Execute casing operations including correct seating of movement, dial and hands.
• Assist in maintaining tools, equipment, and workbench organization according to Shop standards.
• Request necessary parts, tools, and consumables in accordance with established procedures.
• Meet defined production and quality targets.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Patience

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Career in watchmaking

Job description

London Jewelers is seeking a Watch Technician Specialist for our Manhasset, NY location. This full-time, career-track role offers extensive in-house training to develop horological skills and precision craftsmanship in a luxury jewelry setting.

No prior watchmaking experience is required; we provide comprehensive training to meet high-level horological standards and ensure accuracy in diagnostics, assembly, and quality control across all watch movements.