Watchmaker

Vaer LLC.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on VAER watches

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Vaer Watches in the United States is hiring a Watch Assembly Technician to join our production team. You will assemble watches across quartz, solar, meca-quartz and automatic movements, manage bench inventory, and uphold QC standards to ensure precise hand alignment and finish.

This role rewards a hands-on, detail-oriented mindset, a genuine passion for watches, and collaboration with our quality and production teams. Competitive pay plus employee discounts and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and quick learners.
• Great attention to detail; manage many small parts.
• Hands-on, team-oriented with a passion for watches.
• Experience with precision assembly is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Vaer watches across quartz, solar quartz, meca-quartz, and automatic movements.
• Manage bench-level inventory across numerous small components.
• Inspect incoming components and flag QC issues before assembly.
• Run quality control on finished watches: appearance, hand alignment, final wipe down.
• Keep workstation and production logs clean and accurate.
• Collaborate with quality team to troubleshoot recurring assembly issues.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Hands-on attitude

Interest in watches

Job description

Vaer Watches is an independent American watch company founded in Venice, California, with a focus on durable, design-driven watches built for everyday use and the outdoors.

Founded in 2016, Vaer has grown into one of the largest independent watch assemblers in the United States, producing a wide range of quartz, solar, automatic, and GMT watches with an emphasis on craftsmanship, water resistance, and long-term reliability.

Today, Vaer serves tens of thousands of customers across the country through its direct-to-consumer business and Venice Beach showroom, while continuing to expand its U.S. assembly operations and retail presence.

About the Role

We're hiring Watch Assembly Technician to join our production team — someone who's precise, organized, and takes real pride in getting the small stuff right.

Responsibilities

• Assemble VAER watches across a range of movement types: quartz, solar quartz, meca-quartz, and automatic
• Manage bench-level inventory across dozens of small components — know what you have, what's running low, and what's gone into which batch
• Inspect incoming components for defects and flag QC issues before they hit assembly
• Run quality control on finished watches: appearance, hand alignment, final wipe down
• Keep your workstation and production logs clean and accurate
• Work with our quality team to troubleshoot recurring component or assembly issues

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to pick up new processes quickly
• Real attention to detail — you can track dozens of small part types without losing count or mixing batches
• A hands-on, get-it-done attitude and willingness to work closely with the team
• A genuine interest in watches and craftsmanship

Required Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to pick up new processes quickly
• Ability to track dozens of small part types without losing count or mixing batches
• Willingness to work closely with the team
• Genuine interest in watches and craftsmanship

Preferred Skills

• Experience in watch assembly, casing, or similar precision mechanical work
• Formal horology training (WOSTEP or equivalent)

Pay range and compensation package

• $50,000–$100,000/year depending on experience and output
• Direct input into how we build and QC our watches, not just execution of someone else's process
• Room to grow as we scale production
• Employee discount on VAER watches

Equal Opportunity Statement

VAER is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.