Description
Founded in 1884, Breitling is a leading Swiss watchmaker. The innovative company invented the modern chronograph and pioneered the navigational tool watch. Today, it’s still breaking new ground as a casual, inclusive, and sustainable luxury brand with more than 150 industrial-loft-inspired retail locations around the world. Breitling’s collections center around air, land, and sea pursuits, all captured in the brand’s unmistakable modern-retro style. The exceptional quality of every watch movement is confirmed by its status as a COSC-certified chronometer, and the brand remains one of only a handful of independent watchmakers to produce its own manufacture calibers. Combining classic watchmaking with the latest innovations, Breitling is both a company with history and one that’s ahead of its time.
Position Summary :
The Breitling Watchmaker repairs and services all Breitling models following proper protocol. Watchmaker work includes repair and servicing of mechanical and quartz movements, requiring knowledge of both types of time pieces.
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
- Complete servicing of all Breitling models which include mechanical and quartz movements, In-house movements, ETA based movements and Modular Chronograph movements.
- Test timepiece for accuracy and performance, using specific tools and equipment.
- Test and regulate the timing of mechanical timepieces.
- Clean, rinse, and dry timepiece parts, using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines.
- Set the dial and the hands onto a watch while adhering to tight manufacturing tolerances.
- Disassembly/assembly of case and bracelet.
- Record quantities and types of timepieces repaired, serial and model numbers of items, and work performed.
- Work closely with local management to ensure quality control standards are met.
- Work closely with management on any special temporary projects.
Requirements
Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Attributes Required
- Watchmaker with WOSTEP, SAWTA, AWCI 21 or similar certification
- 3 – 5 years’ watchmaking experience
- Experience in escapement and hairspring adjustments.
- Highly flexible and team oriented, with superior work ethic.
- Good organization skills and attention to detail required.
- Basic computer knowledge preferred.
- Ability to remain in a seated position for an extended period of time required.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Job Information
- Job ID: 70362054
- Workplace Type: On-Site
- Location:
Wilton, Connecticut, United States
Lombard, Illinois, United States - Company Name For Job: Breitling USA Inc.
- Position Title: Watchmaker
- Job Function: Certified Watchmaker
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Job Duration: Indefinite
- Min Education: None
- Min Experience: 1-2 Years
- Required Travel: None
- Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 (Hourly Wage)
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