Cartier Casing Operator (Watchmaking)
- Location
- Seniority
- Junior
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 28, 2026
About Cartier
Cartier is a globally recognised maison specialising in high jewellery and luxury watchmaking, celebrated for artisanal craftsmanship and design excellence. As part of the Richemont group, Cartier combines traditional métiers with modern manufacturing practices and invests in skill development across its ateliers and production sites.
Cartier in Villars-sur-Glâne seeks a Casing Operator (Opératrice emboîtage) for precision watch assembly at its Swiss atelier.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform precision emboîtage operations: install and secure watch movements into cases while ensuring correct alignment and functional integrity.
- Operate micro-assembly tools and fixtures (loupe/magnifier, torque screwdrivers, assembly jigs) with rigorous attention to tolerances and finishes.
- Conduct visual and functional inspections during and after casing to detect dust, positioning errors, or mechanical interference; document inspection results.
- Maintain a clean, contamination-controlled workstation following atelier procedures and quality protocols.
- Participate in first-line quality control and escalate non-conformities; apply corrective actions in collaboration with quality and production teams.
- Keep accurate production records and traceability documentation in accordance with internal traceability procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimise process reliability, ergonomics, and yield.
Qualifications
- Vocational qualification in watchmaking, micromechanics or an equivalent apprenticeship-level credential preferred.
- Demonstrable fine motor skills, excellent hand–eye coordination and steady manual dexterity under magnification.
- Ability to interpret basic technical drawings and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Strong visual acuity; capacity to perform repetitive, detail-focused tasks for sustained periods.
- Commitment to high standards of quality, cleanliness and respect for proprietary manufacturing processes.
Skills
Experience
Preferably 0–3 years of experience in precision assembly or watchmaking; prior exposure to high-end watch or jewellery manufacturing is an advantage but not mandatory for candidates with relevant vocational training.
Education
Vocational diploma in watchmaking, micromechanics or equivalent apprenticeship-level certification preferred; formal watchmaking school credentials are advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Villars-sur-Glâne, Fribourg, Switzerland, within easy reach of Bern.
Culture
Cartier fosters a culture rooted in artisanal excellence, meticulous quality control and respect for heritage métiers. The workplace combines traditional craftsmanship with modern production standards, offering collaborative ateliers where precision and continuous skill development are valued.
About Cerulean
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