Cartier Polishing Specialist
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
About Cartier
Cartier is an iconic maison of high jewellery and watchmaking, operating within the Richemont group. Renowned for its heritage craftsmanship and exacting standards, Cartier combines artisanal workshops with industrial excellence to deliver luxury creations to a global clientele.
Cartier in Villars‑sur‑Glâne seeks a Polishing Specialist for high‑jewellery finishing — skilled polisher with precious‑metal experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute hand and machine polishing of high‑jewellery and small watch components to Cartier surface finish standards.
- Select and apply appropriate polishing compounds, abrasives and buffing wheels for different precious metal alloys and surface treatments.
- Perform final surface inspection using loupe and microscope; identify and correct scratches, pits and surface imperfections.
- Interpret technical drawings and finishing specifications to achieve consistent dimensional and aesthetic tolerances.
- Maintain and calibrate polishing equipment, tools and consumables; ensure cleanliness and readiness of the polishing bench.
- Work closely with gemsetters, quality control and production planning to meet delivery schedules and preserve product integrity.
- Document process steps and quality checkpoints in line with internal traceability and compliance procedures.
- Adhere to workshop health, safety and environmental procedures including correct handling of polishing agents and dust control.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in polishing precious metals for high‑end jewellery or watch components (preferred 2–5 years).
- Excellent manual dexterity, colour and surface finish sensitivity, and very steady hand‑eye coordination.
- Ability to read technical drawings and follow precise finishing specifications.
- Working knowledge of different precious metal alloys and their finishing behaviours.
- Commitment to meticulous quality standards and an artisanal approach to finishing.
- French language skills are advantageous for workshop communication (not explicitly required by source).
Skills
Experience
Minimum two years' hands‑on experience polishing jewellery or watch components in a high‑precision production or artisanal workshop; prior experience within a luxury maison or certified workshop is highly valued.
Education
Vocational diploma or apprenticeship in jewellery making, precious metalsmithing, watchmaking or a related craft; equivalent on‑the‑job training accepted.
Workplace
The role is situated in Villars-sur-Glâne, Fribourg, Switzerland — conveniently close to Bern.
Culture
Cartier fosters a culture rooted in heritage craftsmanship, exacting quality and subtle luxury. The workplace emphasizes artisanal excellence, continuous skill development and cross‑discipline collaboration within Richemont’s network of maisons.
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