What are the responsibilities and job description for the Watchmaker position at CAZA Collective?
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Watchmaker to join a prestigious jewelry and timepiece retailer with a long-standing reputation for excellence. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining, repairing, and restoring timepieces, ranging from vintage classics to the latest luxury brands. Your craftsmanship will ensure precision, reliability, and artistry in every piece you touch. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a detail-oriented, highly skilled field where quality and expertise are paramount.
Key Responsibilities:
Our client is a leading luxury jewelry and timepiece retailer with a decades-long tradition of excellence and craftsmanship. Known for their commitment to quality and a luxury shopping experience, they partner with some of the most prestigious brands in the industry. Their state-of-the-art facility and dedication to professional development make them a sought-after employer for skilled artisans and watchmakers.
This role requires U.S. work authorization, as it is based in the United States. Please be advised that sponsorship for employment visas is not available through CAZA Collective or our clients.
The CAZA Collective is proud to represent leading organizations across various industries. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable hiring process.
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Watchmaker to join a prestigious jewelry and timepiece retailer with a long-standing reputation for excellence. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining, repairing, and restoring timepieces, ranging from vintage classics to the latest luxury brands. Your craftsmanship will ensure precision, reliability, and artistry in every piece you touch. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a detail-oriented, highly skilled field where quality and expertise are paramount.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and restorations on a wide range of timepieces, including quartz, mechanical, and automatic watches.
- Conduct diagnostic testing to identify repair needs and ensure the accuracy and functionality of timepieces.
- Replace and repair components such as movements, crystals, hands, and batteries.
- Maintain and care for specialized tools, equipment, and workstations to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensure all work meets or exceeds industry standards and client expectations.
- Collaborate with the team to provide exceptional service and support for high-value timepieces.
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience as a Watchmaker, with a strong portfolio of work on luxury and high-end timepieces.
- Rolex certification is highly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage.
- Expertise in servicing luxury brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and other high-end watchmakers.
- Proficiency in using specialized tools and equipment, including timing machines, case presses, and ultrasonic cleaners.
- Strong attention to detail, exceptional manual dexterity, and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Certification from a recognized institution (e.g., WOSTEP, SAWTA, or AWCI) is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of both historical and modern timepiece styles is a plus.
- Location: Onsite in Metairie, Louisiana.
- Work Schedule:
- Tuesday through Saturday.
- Closed Sunday and Monday.
- Core hours: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
- Specialized Training: The selected candidate will undergo training with a leading luxury watch brand.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including medical, life, and disability coverage, with optional dental and optical benefits.
- Robust 401k Program: With a substantial company match.
- Paid Time Off: Two weeks of vacation (increasing to three weeks with tenure) and five major paid holidays.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for qualified candidates; relocation must be completed before starting work.
- Competitive Compensation: A structured base salary tailored to your experience and skills, ensuring stability and recognition of your expertise.
- Prestigious Brands: Work with some of the world's most renowned luxury timepiece brands.
- Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Luxury Environment: Be part of a team that values craftsmanship, precision, and artistry in a stunning, award-winning retail setting.
Our client is a leading luxury jewelry and timepiece retailer with a decades-long tradition of excellence and craftsmanship. Known for their commitment to quality and a luxury shopping experience, they partner with some of the most prestigious brands in the industry. Their state-of-the-art facility and dedication to professional development make them a sought-after employer for skilled artisans and watchmakers.
This role requires U.S. work authorization, as it is based in the United States. Please be advised that sponsorship for employment visas is not available through CAZA Collective or our clients.
The CAZA Collective is proud to represent leading organizations across various industries. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable hiring process.
