- Location
- Karlsruhe Baden-Württemberg Germany
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About Breitling
Founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling, Breitling is a Swiss watchmaker renowned for its precision chronographs and enduring ties to aviation. Headquartered in Grenchen, the brand combines a distinctive technical heritage with a contemporary approach to luxury, design and responsible business. As an employer, Breitling offers a professional environment spanning watchmaking, engineering, product development, marketing and international retail. Its global presence connects specialist expertise with diverse markets, while its identity remains rooted in Swiss craftsmanship and innovation. For professionals drawn to both mechanical excellence and brand transformation, Breitling represents an opportunity to contribute to the continuing evolution of an established watchmaking house.
Breitling is seeking a Watch and Watch Component Polisher for its workshop in Karlsruhe to refinish and polish watch components, remove surface imperfections, and inspect finished parts against quality standards. The role requires experience in precision finishing of metals; watchmaking or jewellery-processing experience is preferred, and career changers are welcome.
Role & Responsibilities
- Refinish and aesthetically enhance watch cases, case components, bracelets, bezels and other watch parts made from various materials to a high professional standard.
- Manually and mechanically polish surfaces using polishing machines, abrasives, polishing compounds and tools to achieve an even, high-quality shine.
- Refinish and enhance polished, satin-finished and brushed surfaces.
- Identify, assess and remove fine scratches, signs of wear and superficial damage in line with specified quality requirements.
- Precisely finish edges, transitions, bevels and hard-to-reach areas.
- Conduct ongoing visual and quality inspections of finished components for surface condition, dimensions and visual quality.
- Follow work, quality and safety regulations as well as internal manufacturing standards.
Qualifications
- Experience in precision finishing and surface treatment of metallic materials.
- Professional experience in the watch industry or jewellery processing is preferred; career changers are also welcome.
- Strong quality awareness and a trained eye for the finest surface variations.
- High level of manual dexterity, precision and craftsmanship.
- Careful, structured and independent working style.
- Responsible handling of high-value materials and workpieces.
Skills
Experience
Experience in precision finishing and surface treatment of metallic materials; watch industry or jewellery-processing experience preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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Culture
Breitling’s workplace culture draws on its Swiss watchmaking heritage and close ties to aviation, placing precision, technical expertise and a pioneering spirit at the heart of its professional environment. The brand brings together craftsmanship and contemporary design, offering a distinctive setting for professionals who value both tradition and innovation in luxury watchmaking.
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