About the job
The Inbound Watchmaker will report to the Fine Jewelry and Watch Production Manager. Key areas of responsibility include the authentication, diagnostics, and repair of timepieces as well as overseeing the tools, processes, and equipment, utilized by the company’s watchmakers. This position will authenticate and service watches within our e-commerce centers and communication across multiple internal teams to execute a seamless consignor experience and a frictionless production pipeline.

What You Get To Do Every Day

•Inspect inbound consignments and returns to ensure TRR acceptance and condition standards are met; including case disassembly/reassembly, without damage to customer owned merchandise
•Identify quartz timepieces (brand, model, movement brand, movement model)
•Determine brand authenticity and condition (external and functional performance) of quartz watches
•Fully test all watches (quartz and automatic) to determine level of timing and functional performance, including water resistance
•In-line with brand and TRR standards and guidelines, accurately diagnose and perform quality service repair of customer owned merchandise, without damage and improving overall condition, function and timing accuracy of quartz watches, including but not limited to:
•Battery replacement
•Gasket replacement
•Movement adjustments, coil/circuit replacement and complete replacement
•Calibrate chronograph and other complication indicators to original factory settings
•External case and bracelet cleaning
•Enter and maintain product data: authenticity determination, performance and service, in an accurate and organized manner
•Assist Watchmakers to authenticate and resolve repairs
•Maintain a clean and efficient space in personal and common work areas
•Identify and requisition parts for repairs
•Communicate status updates and areas of concern to management
•Participate in training, audits and meetings, as required
•Comply with all policies and procedures, as well as departmental standards and methodology, including but not limited to, Internal Audit, Human Resources and Occupational Safety

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What You Bring To The Role

•1-2 years technical assembly and/or repair service experience, small devices (electronics, medical, robotics), preferred
•Experience in visual quality control, preferred
•Excellent hand-eye coordination
•Perfect vision (natural or corrected)
•Familiarity with watch brands, preferred
•Familiarity with both Swiss and Japanese movements, preferred
•Familiarity with case disassembly/reassembly of quartz, automatic and chronograph watches, preferred
•Demonstrated ability to self start, work independently, maximize productivity and workflow with exceptional attention to detail
•Ability to handle multiple complex, time sensitive situations
•Ability to work within specific process constraints
•Ability to work collaboratively
•Open to additional training and education
•Adept at working with, and open to learning, new technology solutions to increase productivity and efficiency
•Strong verbal and written communication skills
•Highly professional with heavy focus on quality of service

 

 

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