Richemont Experienced Polisher
- Location
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Mar 17, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a global luxury goods group comprising prestigious maisons in jewellery, watchmaking and accessories. Renowned for artisanal savoir‑faire, Richemont operates atelier networks and maisons that combine heritage craftsmanship with rigorous quality standards.
Richemont seeks an Experienced Polisher in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais: precision finishing role in a luxury watch and jewellery atelier.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute precision surface finishing on small luxury components—manual and machine polishing of precious metals and alloys to atelier quality standards.
- Interpret production drawings and finishing instructions to achieve specified surface textures, radii and mirror finishes.
- Select and apply appropriate abrasives, compounds and polishing media; set up and operate polishing motors, lathes and lapping machines.
- Perform visual and tactile inspection of finished parts; detect and correct surface defects, scratches or tool marks before assembly.
- Maintain polishing tools, consumables and workstation orderliness; ensure calibration and routine maintenance of equipment.
- Collaborate closely with benchmakers, stone setters and quality control teams to meet production schedules and consistency targets.
- Document work performed and nonconformities; contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives to reduce rework and improve yields.
- Comply with atelier safety, ergonomic and environmental procedures, including proper handling of chemicals and dust extraction systems.
Qualifications
- Vocational qualification in horology, jewellery-making or metalworking (CAP/BEP or equivalent) or demonstrable professional apprenticeship experience.
- Minimum three years’ proven experience in polishing within luxury jewellery or watchmaking ateliers (experience with precious metals preferred).
- Excellent manual dexterity, hand‑eye coordination and keen visual acuity for fine surface assessment.
- Knowledge of abrasives, polishing compounds, buffing wheels, lapping techniques and surface finishing processes.
- Familiarity with atelier quality standards and ability to read technical drawings and finishing specifications.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, cleanliness and consistent quality delivery.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires at least 3 years of hands‑on polishing experience in luxury jewellery or watchmaking ateliers, demonstrating consistent delivery of high‑quality finishes on precious metal components.
Education
Vocational diploma in jewellery-making, horology or metalwork (CAP/BEP or equivalent) preferred; equivalent professional apprenticeship or on‑the‑job training accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Richemont ateliers prize artisanal excellence, meticulous attention to detail and inter‑disciplinary collaboration across métiers. The workplace culture emphasizes mentorship, technical mastery and adherence to exacting quality standards inherent to luxury manufacturing.
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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