Donzé Baume Polishing Specialist

Donzé-Baume is a Swiss horological atelier focused on high-precision finishing and components for the luxury watch industry. The company operates within Switzerland's watchmaking cluster and emphasizes artisanal technique, exacting quality standards and close collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams.

1. Execute manual and mechanical polishing of watch cases, components and small metal parts to meet defined aesthetic and dimensional tolerances.
2. Remove surface imperfections, scratches and tooling marks using appropriate abrasives, compounds and polishing wheels while preserving design lines and edges.
3. Inspect finished surfaces under magnification and measure to specified tolerances; document non-conformities and perform corrective finishing.
4. Set up, maintain and adjust polishing benches, lathes, wheels and consumables; ensure tools are calibrated and contamination controls are followed.
5. Collaborate with production planners and quality control to meet delivery schedules and continuous-improvement objectives.
6. Recommend polishing processes, compounds and fixturing for new parts; contribute to process documentation and standard operating procedures.

1. Vocational diploma (apprenticeship) in watchmaking, precision mechanics, metalworking or equivalent practical experience.
2. Demonstrable expertise in manual polishing and surface finishing of small precision components.
3. Steady hand, exceptional manual dexterity and keen visual acuity; ability to work under microscope or loupe for extended periods.
4. Understanding of metallurgical behaviour of steels, brass and precious metals and of appropriate abrasives and compounds.
5. Commitment to cleanliness, contamination control and adherence to workshop safety procedures.

1. Manual polishing and buffing techniques
2. Operation of polishing lathe/bench and polishing wheels
3. Use of polishing compounds (rouge, diamond paste, micro-abrasives)
4. Microscopic inspection and loupe work
5. Use of micrometers, calipers and basic metrology tools
6. Ultrasonic cleaning and contamination-control procedures
7. Reading technical drawings and surface-finish specifications

Minimum 2 years of hands-on polishing or surface-finishing experience in watchmaking, jewellery or precision mechanics; experience with precious metals and small components is preferred.

Vocational diploma in watchmaking, precision mechanics or metalworking, or equivalent apprenticeship/trade qualification.

The workplace emphasizes craftmanship, precision and quiet attention to detail typical of Swiss watch ateliers. Teams are small and collaborative, with a strong focus on mentoring, technical excellence and respect for traditional finishing techniques.