West Hartford, CT

Watch Refinisher

The Watch Refinisher is a full-time position in our Watch Repair Center responsible for watch case and bracelet refinishing, cleaning, breakdown, and disassembly following the guidelines set forth by the Watchmakers. Lux Bond & Green’s watch laboratory is fully certified with equipment endorsed by Rolex and other high-end watch brands.

This is an hourly paid position scheduled for Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:15 pm with a 45-minute unpaid meal break. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where there is a constant flow of work requiring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Watchmaker

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
Watch case and bracelet refinishing, cleaning, complete breakdown, and disassembly including:
· Assessment of condition of watch materials and parts
· Analysis of damage to components and best path of service
· Re-application of original factory finishes
· Detail-focused reassembly of watch cases and bracelets
· Conducts testing programs to establish the integrity of watch cases
· Quality control and final preparation of newly serviced refinished materials preceding submission to service leads
· Performance of all services carried out in accordance with techniques and standards specified by the manufacturer’s stated procedures and under supervision of workshop management

Additional responsibilities include:
· Contribute to the safe, efficient workshop environment
· Maintain proper use of provided personal protective equipment through the workday
· Accountable for maintaining a clean, well-ordered work area
· Regular inspection of functional service equipment
· Tracking of job-related consumable items for inventory replenishment
· Report any concerns of workplace hazards to supervisors
· Comply with all health and safety working requirements
· Back up to the Watch Lab Administrator
· Assist with cell and seals and other needs of the department at the discretion of the manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
– Verifiable experience (Minimum 5 years) as a polisher, refinisher, jeweler, watchmaker, or silversmith
– Prior familiarity in metal finishing and plating
– Experienced in mechanics/micromechanics
– Outstanding manual dexterity coupled with an eye for extremely fine, detailed features

EQUIPMENT USED:
Full complement of equipment normally found in watch repair facilities, e.g., timing, refinishing, cleaning, and pressure testing machines.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS:
– Ability to work gracefully and efficiently under critical timelines
– Possess a strong capability to operate collaboratively in a team-based work setting
– Above average communicator in both written and verbal channels
– Able to grasp new concepts, ask for assistance as needed, and adhere to specific directives

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 

 

Please send your resume and cover letter to Careers@lbgreen.com or Fax: 860-561-1111. Or complete our Application for employment, and either email it to Careers@lbgreen.com or send it to:

Lux Bond & Green Attn: Human Resources PO Box 330250 West Hartford, CT 06133