Richemont Machinist / Machine Setter — Stamping (Frappe)
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 12, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a leading Swiss luxury goods group with a portfolio of maisons renowned for high-end watches, jewellery and related luxury goods. As an employer, Richemont emphasises artisanal craftsmanship, technical excellence and sustained investment in specialist manufacturing sites—particularly in Swiss watchmaking centres such as La Chaux‑de‑Fonds.
Richemont in La Chaux‑de‑Fonds seeks a Machinist / Machine Setter (Stamping) to set up and regulate press machines for precision watch components.
Role & Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust and regulate stamping/press machines for production of precision metal components according to technical drawings and tolerances.
- Mount and align tooling, dies and punches; perform trial runs and fine adjustment to achieve first‑piece conformity.
- Measure parts using micrometers, calipers and dial indicators; verify dimensions and surface finishes against quality standards.
- Carry out routine preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting to minimise downtime; escalate complex issues to engineering.
- Document production parameters, machine settings and non‑conformities; collaborate with quality control to implement corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise cycle times, yield and tooling life while maintaining strict part quality.
Qualifications
- Completed vocational qualification in mechanical engineering, watchmaking, industrial mechanics or equivalent (apprenticeship/CFC or similar).
- Proven experience setting and regulating press or stamping equipment in a precision manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and GD&T specifications.
- Strong manual dexterity, attention to fine tolerances and experience with precision measuring instruments.
- Familiarity with machine maintenance principles, tooling changeover and safe working practices in press operations.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years of hands‑on experience in precision metal stamping, press operations or watch component machining; prior exposure to high‑mix, low‑volume luxury production environments is highly valued.
Education
Vocational diploma or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, industrial mechanics, watchmaking, or equivalent technical qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Culture
Richemont fosters a workshop culture rooted in meticulous craftsmanship and technical mastery, with strong emphasis on training and inter‑disciplinary collaboration. Manufacturing sites in La Chaux‑de‑Fonds combine traditional horological savoir‑faire with modern production methods, creating an environment where precision and continual improvement are paramount.
About Cerulean
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