Position: Watch Repair Technician (watchmaker)
Company Conformance Statements
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
Position Purpose
Repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timepieces with the highest quality and customer service standards.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
•Test and replace batteries and electronic circuits for proper functioning.
•Perform regular adjustment and maintenance on timepieces, watch cases, and watch bands.
•Disassemble timepieces and inspect them for defective, worn, misaligned, or rusty parts, using loupes.
•Test timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments.
•Demagnetize mechanisms, using demagnetizing machines.
•Clean, rinse, and dry timepiece parts, using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines.
•Repair or replace broken, damaged, or worn parts on timepieces, using lathes, drill presses, and hand tools.
•Oil moving parts of timepieces.
•Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
•Adjust timing regulators, using truing calipers, watch-rate recorders, and tweezers.
•Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies and reassemble after repair.
•Adjust and lubricate equipment to ensure the proper functioning and optimal performance.
•Maintain a clean and organized work area, including desks, sinks, and polishing area.
•Estimate repair costs and timepiece values.
•Record quantities and types of timepieces repaired, serial and model numbers of items, work performed, and charges for repairs.
•Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
•Gather information from customers about a timepiece’s problems and its service history.
•Assist customers with repairs and inquiries
Qualifications
•5 years of watch repair experience
•Knowledge of and ability to use horological tools and equipment
•Familiarity with most brands of watches
•Exceptional attention to detail
•Ability to work independently
•Good oral and written comprehension of the English language
Job Hazards
Exposure to constant loud noise and/or vibrations, sharp objects and tools, and chemicals, including cleaning products and solvents, vapors and fumes, and/or flammable materials.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: $15.00 to $28.00 /hour
Experience:
•relevant: 3 years (Required)
Education:
•High school or equivalent (Required)
License:
•driver’s license (Required)
Language:
•English (Required)
Work authorization:
•United States (Required)
Contract Renewal:
•Likely
Full Time Opportunity:
•Yes
Work Location:
•One location
Benefits:
•Health insurance
•Paid time off
•Flexible schedule
•Professional development assistance
•Tuition reimbursement
Typical start time:
•8AM
Typical end time:
•5PM
Pay Frequency:
•Bi weekly or Twice monthly
This Job Is:
•A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
•Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Schedule:
•Monday to Friday
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