Watchmaker - Palm Desert

JOB PROFILE

Job Title: Watchmaker
Reports to: Store Director /Service Manager
Division: Retail Service

OVERVIEW

The Watchmaker is responsible for providing in-store watch maintenance overhauls service and performing quality control checks on watches in a timely manner to satisfy the needs of our customers. The Watchmaker is also responsible for supporting Client Advisors in the sale of a watch ultimately enhancing the client experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

In-Store Watch Maintenance
Service a watch completely.
Clean cases and bracelets using the ultrasonic cleaner and where applicable the steam machine.
Replacing pins and screws.
Water Resistance Testing test watches to ensure they are water resistant using the pressure test machine and advise if the watch passed or failed. Provide a copy of the printed results for the customer.
Testing for rate deviation on mechanical watches using the timing machine.
Battery Installation selecting the correct size and voltage of battery for watch. Ensuring battery straps are secure and cleaning of the terminal.
Using quartz analyzer to test voltage rate and coil resistance.
Conduct quality control on out-of-store repaired watches including appearance proper hand alignment water resistance documentation and final wipe down and wrap.
Conducting quality control on same-day serviced watches including wipe and wrap. Advise Service/Client Advisor if the watch requires additional servicing.
Provide a final quality control check to ensure the watch has been repaired according to Tourneau standards. This includes:
o Reviewing appearance hand alignment proper tension of setting and winding calendar flip oscillating weight proper screw down of crown/tube no exposed gaskets final timing water resistance documentation checking clasp functions spring bars and loose pins/screws setting and winding positions as well as final wipe down and wrap.
Support process for out-of-store watch repair
Maintain equipment and tools in good working order.
Engage with clients as required to provide knowledge and education on technical processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 5 years of work experience in the craft or relevant certifications.
Must be Rolex Level 30 Certified
A demonstrated ability to learn on-the job.
Willing to be hands-on and work with the team to get the job done.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule throughout the week.
A passion for watches and excellence in service.
Ability to be customer facing as needed.
Detail orientated with a mechanical aptitude.

*TourneauBucherer reserves the right to alter or amend an employees job responsibilities at any time based on the needs of the business.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability sex gender veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

SALARY RANGE $80000-$115000