Watchmaker: Precision Movement Repair & Service

Swatch Group; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

PTO 18 days

Extended PTO

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Employee discount

Referral bonus

Job summary

Swatch Group (U.S.) Inc. seeks a skilled Watchmaker to join the Los Angeles workshop. You will service movements from various brands, disassemble and repair components, and prepare cases for encasing movements.

The role reports to the Workshop Supervisor and requires meticulous attention to detail and a customer-service mindset. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Watchmaking apprenticeship or Basic Certificate in Watch Repair (TAFE).
• Completion of a watchmaking apprenticeship for complete repair.
• Specialist repair may require WOSTEP or equivalent post-apprenticeship training.

Responsibilities

• Full service on movements: dismantling, replacement/fixing parts, cleaning, reassemble, rate check and adjustment.
• Repair on multiple brands according to brand guidelines.
• Analyze and define proper repair methodologies.
• Use or develop tools/processes to fix issues that arise during repair.
• Coordinate with the team to maintain equipment and order consumables.
• Ensure all services are completed and watch is ready to wear.

Skills

Watchmaking

Team player

Communication

Customer service

Excellence mindset

Pressure handling

Education

Watchmaking apprenticeship

TAFE certificate

WOSTEP training

Job description

Swatch Group (U.S.) Inc. seeks a skilled Watchmaker to join the Los Angeles workshop. You will service movements from various brands, disassemble and repair components, and prepare cases for encasing movements.

The role reports to the Workshop Supervisor and requires meticulous attention to detail and a customer-service mindset. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.