Audemars Piguet Experienced Polisher
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 2, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
A Swiss watchmaking maison based near Geneva, operating within the haute-horlogerie sector. The employer emphasizes artisanal finishing, exacting quality standards and precision manufacturing, supplying timepieces that combine traditional handcraft with modern production methods.
Confidential Swiss watchmaker in Meyrin, Switzerland seeks an Experienced Polisher for precision finishing of watch components.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform hand and machine polishing of watch components and small metal parts to achieve mirror and satin finishes consistent with luxury quality standards.
- Operate and maintain polishing lathes, buffing machines and finishing benches; select and apply abrasives, polishing pastes and compounds.
- Interpret surface-finish specifications and technical drawings to deliver finishes within tight tolerances and aesthetic requirements.
- Conduct microscopic and visual inspection of finished parts; identify and rectify surface defects and ensure conformance to quality checkpoints.
- Collaborate with plating, assembly and quality teams to sequence processes and resolve finishing issues.
- Maintain work area, tools and consumables to meet clean-room or atelier hygiene and safety protocols.
- Document production data, times and quality observations; escalate recurring non-conformities and suggest process improvements.
- Meet daily production targets while preserving craftsmanship and minimizing material waste.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in polishing or surface finishing within luxury watchmaking, jewelry, or precision metal industries.
- Exceptional manual dexterity, visual acuity and attention to micro-level detail.
- Knowledge of polishing abrasives, compounds (e.g., diamond paste) and surface treatments for steels and precious metals.
- Familiarity with polishing machinery and basic preventive maintenance.
- Commitment to quality, patience for repetitive precision work and the ability to work within a small-team atelier environment.
Skills
Experience
Several years of hands-on polishing or surface-finishing experience in watchmaking, jewelry or precision metalworking; experience within a Swiss horological environment is highly advantageous.
Education
Vocational diploma or apprenticeship in watchmaking, metalworking, jewelry or a related craft discipline — or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva.
Culture
The workplace reflects Geneva-area horological traditions: meticulous craftsmanship, collective pride in finish and detail, and a disciplined yet collaborative atelier atmosphere. Teams balance time-honoured hand techniques with controlled production processes to deliver luxury-level components.
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