Job Opening for Watchmaker (Webster, TX)

Lewis Jewelers, Inc. is a premier luxury jewelry and timepiece retailer renowned for our exquisite collection of high-end watches and custom jewelry. We pride ourselves on exceptional craftsmanship, personalized service, and a commitment to providing the finest products to our discerning clientele. Our growing watch shop is a cornerstone of our business, offering watch repairs, maintenance, sizing, polishing and battery replacement services to our customers. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Watchmaker to join our team and grow within this expanding division. This exciting role combines formal watchmaking training, hands-on repair work, and high-end custom jewelry services.

Key Responsibilities: ● Off-Site Watchmaking Training: Participate in multiple week long courses annually at leading watchmaking schools, learning key skills such as movement assembly, calibration, repair, and restoration. ● Luxury Watch Servicing & Repairs: Conduct maintenance, cleaning, oiling, and intricate adjustments on luxury mechanical and quartz watches, ensuring the highest standards of service. ● Watch Battery Replacement: Perform battery replacements for quartz watches with precision, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction. ● Disassembly & Reassembly: Safely and accurately disassemble and reassemble complex mechanical and quartz movements, taking care with delicate components. ● Watch Inspection: Inspect luxury timepieces for wear, damage, or mechanical issues, providing clients with thorough diagnostics and repair recommendations. ● Engraving Services: Assist with custom engraving on watches, jewelry, and other fine items, including personalized messages and decorative designs. ● Permanent Jewelry Application: Learn and apply arc welding techniques to provide permanent jewelry services such as custom bracelets, chains, and other items for our clientele. ● Sizing Watches: Accurately size bracelets and watch bands for clients, including adjustments to metal, leather, or rubber bands to ensure a perfect fit.

● Client Interaction: Provide personalized service to high-end clientele, including consultations for custom engravings, permanent jewelry, and watch sizing, ensuring an exceptional customer experience. ● Record Keeping & Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all repairs, engravings, battery replacements, and jewelry services performed, ensuring accuracy and organization. ● Ongoing Education: Continue to develop and refine your horological and craftsmanship skills through formal education, self-study, and hands-on experience. ● Collaboration & Quality Assurance: Work closely with other team members, contributing to a high-quality, collaborative work environment, and ensuring all repairs and services meet the luxury standards of the brand. Skills & Qualifications: ● Passion for Luxury Craftsmanship: A strong interest in luxury watches, fine jewelry, and high-end craftsmanship. ● Attention to Detail: Exceptional precision and care in working with intricate timepieces and luxury materials. ● Manual Dexterity: Comfort and skill with small, detailed tools and equipment, with the ability to work on delicate components. ● Mechanical & Technical Aptitude: Basic understanding of mechanical systems, tools, and electronics is beneficial, but not mandatory. ● Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical and technical issues in watches and jewelry efficiently. ● Customer-Focused: Excellent communication skills and a polished, professional approach to working with high-end clients in a luxury retail environment. ● Willingness to Learn & Grow: A dedicated commitment to developing your skills in horology, engraving, and jewelry services over the course of the program. ● Adaptability: Flexibility to work with a variety of tools and techniques, from watch repairs to jewelry welding and engraving. ● Strong Work Ethic: Dependability, punctuality, and a high level of professionalism in all aspects of your work. Desired Qualifications: ● Previous experience in watchmaking ● High school diploma or equivalent. ● Any personal projects or experience related to watch repair, jewelry making, or engraving will be considered an asset. Training & Development:● Out-of-State Training: You will attend one-week courses annually at accredited institutions where you’ll gain knowledge and hands-on experience in advanced watch repair and servicing techniques. ● Specialized Skills: Training will include skills such as engraving, battery replacement, permanent jewelry welding, and sizing luxury watches. ● Travel & Expenses: All travel, accommodation, and course fees will be covered by the company for out-of-state training sessions. ● Career Advancement: After completing the program and obtaining certification, opportunities for career growth within the luxury watch industry will be available. Compensation & Benefits: ● Competitive rates for comprehensive benefits packages including health insurance, dental, and retirement plans. ● Paid time off and company holidays. ● Travel expenses covered for all training courses. ● Access to the latest tools, equipment, and training resources for watchmaking, engraving, and jewelry services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person