Rolex Dial Printing Technician (Cadranographe / Tampographe)
- Location
- GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is a globally recognised Swiss watchmaker renowned for technical excellence, artisanal manufacturing and exacting quality standards. As an integrated manufacture with ateliers across Switzerland, the brand is synonymous with precision engineering, in-house expertise and long-term investment in skilled craftsmanship.
Rolex — Dial Printing Technician (Cadranographe/Tampographe) in Geneva. Skilled artisan role in high-precision dial decoration for luxury timepieces.
Role & Responsibilities
- Operate and adjust pad printing (tampography) equipment to apply markings, logos and indices to watch dials with exacting precision.
- Prepare printing clichés and pads, mix and match inks and varnishes, and control colour consistency to meet stringent brand specifications.
- Perform micrometric alignment and mechanical set-up of printing tools and fixtures to achieve tolerances required for high-end watch dials.
- Inspect printed dials under stereo microscope for registration, ink deposition, edge definition and surface defects; implement corrective actions.
- Maintain production records and ensure full traceability of batches in accordance with internal quality systems.
- Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning of printing equipment and contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives with R&D and production teams.
- Respect cleanroom and contamination-control procedures where applicable, and adhere to workplace safety and chemical-handling protocols.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma in watchmaking, micro-mechanics, industrial printing or equivalent; WOSTEP or similar credentials advantageous.
- Minimum three years' hands-on experience in tampography/pad printing or dial decoration within the watch industry or a precision-manufacturing environment.
- Excellent manual dexterity, fine-motor control and visual acuity for work under microscope.
- Strong knowledge of colour theory, ink formulation and surface treatments relevant to watch dials.
- Ability to read technical drawings and follow strict manufacturing procedures and quality standards.
Skills
Experience
At least three years of practical experience in dial printing, tampography or related dial finishing processes within the watchmaking or fine-precision manufacturing sector. Proven track record of producing high-precision components to luxury standards.
Education
Vocational qualification in watchmaking, micro-mechanics, industrial printing or equivalent; WOSTEP or comparable certification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
Rolex cultivates a culture of technical mastery, discretion and long-term vocational development. The workplace emphasises meticulous craftsmanship, collaborative problem solving between ateliers and robust quality governance typical of Swiss haute horlogerie.
About Cerulean
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