Rolex Stamp / Die Maker
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is a world‑renowned Swiss watch manufacturer celebrated for uncompromising precision, in‑house vertical integration and artisanal watchmaking. The maison operates specialized ateliers for movement and case production and is recognised for long‑term investment in manufacturing excellence and skilled craftsmanship.
Rolex in Biel/Bienne seeks a Stamp / Die Maker to produce precision dies for watch component manufacture.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design, fabricate and maintain high‑precision stamping dies and tooling for watch components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Set up, adjust and operate stamping presses and related tooling equipment to produce components within tight tolerances.
- Program and operate CNC milling machines and EDM equipment to manufacture die components and tool inserts.
- Conduct finishing operations (polishing, deburring, surface treatment) to meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
- Perform precision inspection using micrometers, calipers and CMM; document measurements and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborate with engineering, metallurgy and quality teams to specify materials, tolerances and heat‑treatment processes for dies.
- Diagnose tool wear and failures; carry out preventive maintenance and timely repairs to minimise production downtime.
- Maintain detailed technical records, comply with safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in tooling and production processes.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma or apprenticeship in toolmaking, precision mechanics, watchmaking or equivalent.
- Proven experience in manufacturing stamping dies, toolmaking or precision components (typically 3+ years).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T specifications.
- Demonstrable competence with CNC, EDM and manual machining techniques.
- Strong metrology skills and experience with CMM, micrometers and precision gauges.
- High attention to detail, manual dexterity and a commitment to Swiss‑level quality standards.
Skills
Experience
Several years of hands‑on experience in precision toolmaking, die manufacture or watch component production; proven ability to produce and maintain dies to sub‑millimetre tolerances and to operate CNC and EDM equipment.
Education
Vocational diploma or apprenticeship in toolmaking, precision mechanics, watchmaking or an equivalent technical qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Biel/Bienne, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, within easy reach of Bern.
Culture
Rolex combines deep artisanal tradition with industrial rigour; the workplace emphasizes meticulous craftsmanship, technical mastery and long‑term skills development. Employees operate in a discreet, quality‑driven environment where precision and continuous improvement are highly valued.
About Cerulean
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