Watchmaker

Citizen Watch Company Of America, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Watch Company Of America, Inc. is seeking a skilled Watchmaker to customize, repair, and service timepieces with precision. You will disassemble, replace dials and hands, reassemble, and test watches to meet exact specifications.

The role requires experience with quartz and mechanical watches, familiar with timing machines and vacuum/pressure testers, and the ability to maintain an efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment. Customer service orientation is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3+ years of watchmaking experience.
• Experience repairing quartz and mechanical watches.
• Familiar with timing machines, vacuum and pressure testers, case opening tools.
• Ability to cope under pressure in a busy environment.
• Strong communication and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles watches and replaces dials and hands with precision.
• Inspects and tests watches to ensure quality standards.
• Changes batteries and energy cells.
• Replaces 2 hand, 3 hand movements and complex movements.
• Sizes watch bracelets and replaces bands.
• Polishes and refinishes watches.
• Performs vacuum and pressure tests.
• Uses testing equipment to assess movements and capacitors.
• Makes sure work area is clean and organized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Watchmaking

Quartz repair

Mechanical repair

Timing machines

Vacuum testers

Pressure testers

Case opening tools

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Watchmaking experience

Tools

Timing machines

Vacuum testers

Pressure testers

Case opening tools

Job description

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