Audemars Piguet Dial Finishing Operator
About Audemars Piguet
A prestigious Swiss luxury watch manufacture based in Le Brassus, operating within the Vallée de Joux watchmaking ecosystem. The employer prioritizes artisanal craftsmanship, exacting technical standards and small-team atelier production, blending traditional hand skills with precision engineering.
Prestigious Swiss watch manufacturer in Le Brassus seeks Dial Finishing Operator for Atelier Cadrans production role in Le Brassus, VD.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute dial termination and finishing operations in the Atelier Cadrans according to technical drawings and production orders.
- Perform surface treatments, polishing, brushing, lacquering and decorative finishes using manual tools and micro-machinery.
- Mount and secure indices, hands or other dial components with micrometric precision.
- Conduct in-process and final quality controls using microscopes and metrology instruments; document traceability and non-conformities.
- Operate and maintain specialized equipment for dial finishing; follow preventive maintenance schedules and report malfunctions.
- Collaborate with production planners and quality teams to meet daily output targets while ensuring compliance with watchmaking tolerances and cleanliness protocols.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma in watchmaking, micro-mechanics, precision mechanics or equivalent technical qualification.
- Proven ability to work under a microscope and perform fine manual assembly with excellent visual acuity and steady hands.
- Knowledge of surface finishing techniques, adhesives and handling of delicate components.
- Familiarity with inspection tools (visual microscope, calipers, micrometers) and basic metrology.
- Strong adherence to cleanliness, traceability and quality documentation procedures.
Skills
Experience
Mid-level candidate with approximately 2–5 years of hands-on experience in watch dial finishing, watch assembly or a closely related production function within luxury watchmaking.
Education
Vocational certificate (CFC) or equivalent in watchmaking, micro-mechanics or precision engineering; on-the-job training in dial finishing is acceptable.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland, with easy access to Lausanne.
Culture
The workplace reflects traditional Swiss atelier culture: small teams of skilled artisans, exacting quality standards and a focus on craftsmanship. Colleagues collaborate closely across production and quality functions, balancing heritage techniques with controlled manufacturing processes.
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