Watch Refinisher/Polisher

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

Govberg is a global leader in the luxury watch market and is transforming a multibillion-dollar luxury watch industry. We have a deep understanding of the watch industry spanning decades and are now focused on building new technologies to connect watch enthusiasts from around the world.

This is an opportunity to work with the world’s leading luxury watch brands! As well, Govberg is committed to support in the continued training and education of all our Watchmakers, Technicians, and refinishers.

As a multi-faceted luxury watch retailer and e-platform; Govberg Jewelers is looking for a motivated, curious, and adaptable Watch Refinisher to join our growing company to support the buying, selling, and trading of luxury watches worldwide.

Watch Refinisher are a vital part of our ability to grow and expand our evolving business. This position puts you in direct communication with our in-house repair department, outsourced repair departments, and our internal teams here in the U.S. and across the globe.

watch repair

Duties:

  • Polishing and/or refinishing of watches, buckles and watch bracelets.
  • Clean and prepare watches for sale.
  • Maintain shop equipment (lathes, ultrasonics, dust collectors, steamer)
  • Ensure different finishes and maintain original finishes.
  • Work well in a team environment and follow directions.
  • Update our computer systems with notes as needed
  • Check on the status and estimated completion dates of watches in repair
  • Update staff with desired requests

Skills, Knowledge, & Personal Attribute Requirements:

 

  • Several years of experience as a jewelry and/or watch refinisher or polisher. (If limited watch polishing, willing to learn)
  • Ability to work quickly and flexibly and meet changing deadlines and time constraints.
  • High level of organization and strong time-management ability.
  • Experience in watch and/or jewelry polishing and or refinishing.
  • Ability to work quickly and flexibly and meet changing deadlines and time constraints.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Any polishing experience is a plus and will be taken into consideration.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to use magnifying tools (handheld or watchmaker loupe) to visually inspect watches to evaluate performance, and identify aesthetic flaws
  • Excellent motor skills, hand/eye coordination, and vision
  • Ability to remain seated for an extended period of time
  • Current Covid-19 vaccination.

Other Requirements:

  • Customer Service skills
  • Team-oriented work ethic
  • Desire and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-starter
  • Ability to accept constructive criticism
  • Adaptability
  • Punctuality
  • Willing to work overtime (based on volume)
  • Vaccination is required for all in-office staff

Benefits: 

Highly competitive salary with signing bonus, Relocation stipend, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and Supplemental Insurance.

About Govberg:

We are an industry-leading, technology-driven luxury watch business. We have a large and growing Certified Pre-Owned watch business that is changing our industry and growing to take on a global scale. We offer a fast-paced, high-growth atmosphere for our associates in our sophisticated new headquarters. We are a work hard, play hard atmosphere with lots of opportunities for fun as well as professional, personal, and cultural development. Govberg has been named a 2022 Top Place to Work by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Marketing materials won’t be available for a few months, but this is a great testament to everything you and your teams are doing to create a great working environment at Govberg! This award is 100% based on employee surveys and this year’s results are even better than last year.

EEO Statement:

Govberg provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Greg Gentile

Operations

Phone:  845-661-4486
ggentile@thewatchbox.com