- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
About Chopard
Founded in 1860 and guided today by the Scheufele family, Chopard is an independent Swiss Maison renowned for its high jewellery, watchmaking excellence, and distinctive sense of joyful elegance. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where heritage craftsmanship, innovation, and responsible luxury meet. Teams are invited to contribute to exceptional creations, from Geneva workshops to international boutiques, while upholding exacting standards of quality, service, and ethics. Chopard’s commitment to sustainable luxury, including its pioneering use of ethical gold, reflects a culture of purpose, transmission, and excellence for professionals seeking to build a meaningful career in luxury.
The Watch Case Finisher completes polishing and finishing operations on watch-case components in steel and precious metals, meeting established quality and productivity standards. The role includes inspection, work-order tracking, equipment maintenance, continuous improvement and knowledge transfer within the workshop.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform complete polishing of all watch-case components, including middle cases, case backs, bezels and crowns, in steel and precious metals, in accordance with quality and productivity standards.
- Independently carry out brushing, lapping, cabron finishing, felt polishing, polishing, satin finishing and brightening operations.
- Apply all types of satin finishing, including sunray, vertical and horizontal finishes, using techniques such as freehand, slide, cabron and brush.
- Prepare the required materials and tools.
- Visually and dimensionally inspect parts before and/or after operations using a comparator, micrometer, inspection bench and caliper.
- Maintain the digital tracking of work orders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the department.
- Perform first-level maintenance on equipment and tools.
- Train colleagues and transfer skills to support workshop versatility.
Qualifications
- Ability to independently perform the listed finishing operations and satin-finishing techniques.
- Ability to train colleagues and share expertise within a polyvalent workshop.
Skills
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland, with easy access to Geneva.
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Culture
Chopard fosters a family-owned, human-centered culture where exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and long-term commitment are deeply valued. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined and collaborative environment that encourages excellence, responsibility, and innovation, with a distinctive emphasis on ethical luxury and sustainable practices.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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