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- Fine Watches & Horology
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- Oct 6, 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 is seeking a Micromechanic Apprentice specialising in bar turning for a four-year CFC apprenticeship based in Buttes. The apprentice will manufacture and inspect precision parts and tools, resolve production issues and interpret technical documentation, with practical training at CAAJ and Manufacture ValFleurier and theoretical courses at CPNE.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare work and machines to manufacture a part or assembly to specifications; prepare plans and sketches of parts.
- Improve production by identifying and resolving technical issues, maintaining documentation and interpreting manufacturing data.
- Manufacture parts using a bar-turning machine.
- Carry out operations involved in producing a set of cams, including calculations and data extraction.
- Manufacture bar-turning tools, such as chisels, drills and centering tools.
- Inspect and measure machined parts, analyse results and apply corrective measures as needed.
- Identify, analyse and resolve issues in the manufacture of a micromechanical part or assembly.
- Track changes to technical documents and interpret production data.
Qualifications
- Currently in the 11th year of secondary school and eager to learn a practical, hands-on trade.
- Enthusiastic, proactive, organised and meticulous, with an appreciation for precision work.
- Advanced general academic level, particularly in mathematics.
Skills
Education
Currently in the 11th year of secondary school. The four-year Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) apprenticeship follows a dual school-and-company system. Practical training takes place at CAAJ in Couvet and La Chaux-de-Fonds during the first two years, then at Manufacture ValFleurier during the final two years; theoretical courses are held throughout at CPNE in Le Locle.
Workplace
This position is based in Buttes, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within easy reach of Neuchâtel.
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Benefits
A stimulating and friendly work environment, excellent working conditions and social benefits of a leading international group; training by accredited instructors in a team-oriented and supportive environment.
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
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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