Richemont CNC Machinist (5-Axis)
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont seeks an experienced 5-axis CNC machinist in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges to set up and operate precision machining equipment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Set up and calibrate 5-axis CNC machines to precise specifications
- Program and optimize CNC operations using CAM software
- Monitor machining processes to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish quality
- Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications to guide production
- Quality-check finished components against specifications
- Maintain detailed production logs and machine performance data
Qualifications
- Technical training or certification in CNC machining
- Proven experience operating 5-axis CNC machines
- Proficiency with CAM software and G-code programming
- Strong understanding of precision engineering tolerances
- Experience with quality control measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM)
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience operating and setting up 5-axis CNC machines in a precision manufacturing environment, preferably in the luxury goods or watchmaking sector.
Education
Technical qualification in machining, mechanical engineering, or equivalent hands-on training; CNC certification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, Grand Est, France, within easy reach of Strasbourg.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
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