Rolex Milling Machine Setter

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Rolex in Geneva is hiring a Milling Machine Setter for bar/band milling—join a precision manufacturing team at a leading Swiss watchmaker.

Overview

Rolex is a world-renowned Swiss luxury watchmaker known for exacting standards, precision engineering and in-house manufacturing. As an employer, Rolex offers technically demanding roles within a culture that emphasizes craftsmanship, confidentiality and long-term skill development across its Swiss production sites.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Perform production follow-ups and execute series changeovers on bar/band milling operations (fraisage en bande).
  • Set up, adjust and qualify milling machines and associated fixtures to ensure compliance with production standards.
  • Contribute to the design and validation of production tooling and fixtures.
  • Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and implement corrective actions to restore and stabilize production.
  • Support the business process owner and act as a backup for production operators, including on-the-job training and operator replacement as needed.
  • Capture and document know‑how and participate in continuous improvement projects (Kaizen/SMED initiatives).

Qualifications

  • Swiss CFC in Production Mechanic (mécanicien de production) or equivalent vocational qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience in milling.
  • Proven experience with band/bar milling operations (fraisage) and machine set-up/changeover.
  • Strong knowledge and mastery of production equipment and tooling.
  • Familiarity with basic problem‑solving tools and methodologies.
  • Methodical approach, analytical mindset and proactive problem‑solving attitude.
  • Collaborative team spirit and capability to train and support operators.

Skills

Bar/band milling (fraisage en bande) Machine set‑up and changeover Production tooling and fixture design Problem solving / root cause analysis Operator training and mentorship Continuous improvement (Kaizen, SMED)

Experience

Hands‑on experience in a production machining environment, with a track record of setting up and stabilizing milling processes; practical exposure to tooling design and operator support is required.

Education

CFC (Swiss Federal Certificate) as Production Mechanic or equivalent vocational qualification; equivalent professional experience accepted.

Workplace

This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. Cerulean lists 363 open roles in Geneva, including 7 posted recently. The broader Geneva area accounts for 448 active listings on Cerulean, 11 of which are new. In Switzerland as a whole, Cerulean currently features 732 open positions, with 31 posted this week.

Benefits

Stimulating work environment; excellent working conditions; flexible working‑time arrangements; top‑tier social benefits.

Culture

The workplace culture is defined by exacting standards, technical excellence and a commitment to craft. Teams operate in a highly disciplined manufacturing environment where collaboration, continuous improvement and knowledge retention are actively promoted.

About Cerulean

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