Cartier Machining Specialist (2x8 shift)
Cartier — Machining Specialist (2x8 shift) in Villars-sur-Glâne, Switzerland. Precision machining role in a high-end watchmaking/manufacturing environment.
Overview
Cartier is an iconic maison of fine jewellery and watchmaking within the Richemont Group, renowned for its combination of artisanal craftsmanship and industrial precision. The brand's Swiss production sites emphasise meticulous quality standards, specialist manufacturing techniques and a commitment to heritage-driven innovation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Set up, operate and monitor CNC and conventional machining equipment to produce high-precision components according to specifications.
- Interpret technical drawings and work orders; select appropriate tooling and cutting parameters to meet tolerance and finish requirements.
- Perform first-piece checks and in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Adjust machine programs and perform minor CNC programming or parameter edits to optimise production and part quality.
- Execute routine maintenance, tooling changes and basic troubleshooting to maintain machine reliability and minimise downtime.
- Collaborate with production planners and quality control to meet daily production targets on a 2x8 rotating shift schedule.
- Document process parameters, inspection results and non-conformities; implement corrective actions and continuous improvement suggestions.
- Adhere strictly to workplace safety, cleanliness and regulatory requirements within a high-precision manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
- Vocational qualification in machining, mechanical engineering or equivalent (e.g., Swiss CFC in Mechanic/Machining or similar).
- Proven competence working on CNC machines and conventional lathes/milling equipment.
- Strong ability to read and apply technical drawings and ISO tolerancing.
- Demonstrable experience with precision measurement and inspection procedures.
- Capacity to work a 2x8 rotating shift pattern and maintain consistent quality under production pressures.
Skills
Experience
Minimum three years of hands-on experience in precision machining; experience in watchmaking or manufacturing of high-precision components is strongly preferred.
Education
Vocational diploma (e.g., CFC) in machining, mechanical engineering or equivalent technical apprenticeship.
Workplace
The role is situated in Villars-sur-Glâne, Fribourg, Switzerland — conveniently close to Bern. There are currently 16 open positions in Villars-sur-Glâne on Cerulean, with 3 added recently. Within Fribourg, Cerulean currently features 21 open roles, including 3 recent additions. Across Switzerland, Cerulean lists 770 open roles — 30 of them newly added.
Culture
Cartier's manufacturing sites combine haute-joaillerie and watchmaking tradition with modern industrial excellence. The workplace values artisan skill, rigorous quality control and cross-disciplinary collaboration, offering a disciplined yet creative environment for specialists in precision manufacturing.
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