Jaeger LeCoultre Watch Assembly Finisher

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Jaeger‑LeCoultre in Le Sentier seeks a Watch Assembly Finisher to perform final casing, hand fitting and quality control in the habillage workshop.

Overview

Jaeger‑LeCoultre is a Swiss haute horlogerie manufacture renowned for technical innovation, artisanal craftsmanship and complex in‑house movements. As part of the Richemont Group, the Maison combines traditional watchmaking savoir‑faire with modern production methods in its workshops in the Vallée de Joux.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Perform final habillage operations: casing up movements, fitting dials and hands, securing casebacks and crowns with exacting tolerances.
  • Execute sealing and water‑resistance preparation and collaborate with testing teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
  • Carry out final aesthetic and functional inspections, identifying and resolving defects before release to quality control.
  • Use precision bench tools and optical equipment to adjust, align and finish components to maison standards.
  • Maintain assembly documentation and traceability records; report non‑conformities and contribute to continuous improvement of habillage processes.
  • Work closely with upstream and downstream ateliers (movement assembly, polishing, quality) to ensure production flow and delivery schedules.

Qualifications

  • Vocational qualification in watchmaking (CFC), WOSTEP or equivalent diploma preferred.
  • Proven track record in habillage/final assembly within a high‑end watchmaking environment.
  • Excellent manual dexterity and acute visual acuity for microscale assembly work.
  • Strong understanding of basic horological principles, tolerances and quality criteria.

Skills

Hand‑setting tools Case press Stereo microscope / loupe operation Calipers and micrometric measurement Torque screwdriver usage Water‑resistance testing equipment (experience preparing seals and gaskets) Final inspection and quality control techniques Documented traceability and production reporting

Experience

Minimum two years of practical experience in habillage or final assembly within haute horlogerie or an equivalent precision‑mechanical environment; experience with high‑volume, high‑tolerance finishing preferred.

Education

Diploma in watchmaking (CFC), WOSTEP certification, or equivalent vocational training in horology.

Workplace

This position is based in Le Sentier, Vaud, Switzerland, within easy reach of Lausanne. Cerulean lists 10 open roles in Le Sentier, including 2 posted recently. The broader Vaud area accounts for 58 active listings on Cerulean, 3 of which are new. In Switzerland as a whole, Cerulean currently features 727 open positions, with 18 posted this week.

Culture

The workplace emphasizes artisanal excellence, technical mastery and inter‑atelier collaboration typical of a haute horlogerie manufacture. Employees operate in a disciplined, detail‑oriented environment where heritage craftsmanship is balanced by continuous process improvement and innovation.

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