Omega Watch Movement Operator Apprentice

Employment
Apprenticeship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Aug 18, 2026

About Omega

Omega is one of Switzerland’s most distinguished watchmakers, celebrated since 1848 for precision, innovation, and an enduring spirit of exploration. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where horological heritage meets advanced engineering, design excellence, and global storytelling. Its teams contribute to iconic timepieces associated with space exploration, ocean discovery, elite sport, and timeless elegance, while upholding the exacting standards of Swiss craftsmanship. Omega values expertise, curiosity, and collaboration, providing professionals with opportunities to grow within an international luxury house that combines technical mastery with cultural prestige and a forward-looking commitment to quality, sustainability, and performance.

Omega Watchmaking Apprentice (AFP) in Bienne, Switzerland – two-year horological production programme starting August 2027.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assemble watch movements and components with precision and adherence to quality standards
  • Calibrate and test mechanical watch movements for accuracy and performance
  • Maintain and operate specialized watchmaking equipment and tools
  • Perform quality assurance inspections on finished movements and assemblies
  • Follow technical documentation and manufacturing protocols
  • Contribute to production workflows and meet departmental targets

Qualifications

  • Completed mandatory education (lower secondary school)
  • AFP apprenticeship contract with employer
  • Ability to work with precision and attention to technical detail
  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Commitment to learning horological techniques and quality standards

Skills

Precision assembly Technical documentation reading Watchmaking hand tools operation Attention to detail Quality control procedures Mechanical systems understanding

Experience

No prior professional experience required; programme is designed for school leavers and early-career entrants into the horological industry.

Education

Completion of mandatory schooling (secondary level I); candidates should demonstrate aptitude for technical and practical learning.

Workplace

This position is based in Bienne, Bern, Switzerland, within easy reach of Zurich.

Culture

Omega fosters a culture rooted in precision, innovation, and Swiss watchmaking excellence, where employees contribute to a legacy of technical mastery and iconic design. As an employer, the brand values collaboration, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, offering a refined environment shaped by heritage, performance, and a forward-looking spirit.

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.

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Omega

Omega Watch Movement Operator Apprentice

Bienne, Switzerland

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