Cartier Polisher/Setter

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Posted
Jul 14, 2025

About Cartier

Cartier, a prestigious name in the luxury watchmaking industry, is part of the Richemont Group, a conglomerate renowned for its portfolio of leading luxury brands. As an employer, Cartier is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where creativity and excellence are cultivated through the unique contributions of its employees.

Cartier is hiring a Polisher/Setter in Villars-sur-Glâne, Switzerland for a 24-month fixed-term position. Join a leading luxury brand within a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Perform polishing of precious components, both set and unset, adhering to operational guidelines using available equipment, machines, and tools.
  • Ensure compliance of set, polished, or satin-finished components through dimensional and aesthetic control operations.
  • Conduct 'reboulage' of Grain Settings.
  • Refurbish Closed and Semi-Closed Settings.
  • Master the unsetting and resetting of black or damaged diamonds.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the work environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in polishing precious watch components.
  • Experience in Grain, Pave, and Closed Setting techniques.

Skills

Versatile and attentive to detail. Strong sense of quality and performance motivation. Open-minded, autonomous, and capable of working in a team of approximately 40 people. Proficient with digital tools and comfortable using computer applications.

Experience

Confirmed experience in polishing and setting within the luxury watchmaking industry.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Villars-sur-Glâne, Fribourg, Switzerland, with easy access to Fribourg.

Benefits

The role offers a positive and supportive work environment, on-site services, a company restaurant, and semi-flexible working hours. The employer emphasizes care, eco-responsibility, and values as part of its brand identity.

Culture

Cartier is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is embraced, and every employee has an equal opportunity to realize their potential, be heard, and feel valued. The workplace at the Richemont Campus in Villars-sur-Glâne is described as supportive, dynamic, and modern.

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