Rubattel & Weyermann Machine Operator / Setter
Rubattel & Weyermann (Swatch Group) in La Chaux‑de‑Fonds seeks a Machine Operator / Setter for luminescent materials in the dial‑making workshop.
Overview
Rubattel & Weyermann SA is a specialist supplier of dials and surface decoration within the Swatch Group, serving luxury watch brands with precision manufacturing and decorative expertise. The La Chaux‑de‑Fonds workshops combine traditional Swiss watchmaking craft with industrial techniques to produce high‑quality components for the global watch industry.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform manual application of SLN (luminescent) compounds on watch dials with micron‑level precision and consistent aesthetic finish.
- Set up, adjust and fine‑tune semi‑automatic machinery used in luminescent material deposition and dial finishing processes.
- Execute in‑process and final quality checks for adhesion, fill, thickness and visual appearance; reject or remediate non‑conforming parts.
- Maintain accurate production records and batch traceability in accordance with internal quality systems and Swatch Group standards.
- Carry out routine cleaning, first‑line maintenance and basic troubleshooting of equipment; escalate mechanical faults to maintenance teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimise process yield, repeatability and occupational safety.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in manual application of SLN (or equivalent Super‑LumiNova) luminescent materials.
- Demonstrable competence in setting up and adjusting semi‑automatic production machinery.
- Excellent manual dexterity, steady hand and strong visual acuity for fine detail work.
- Knowledge of precision surface decoration techniques and watch dial finishing processes.
- Understanding of quality control principles, traceability and basic metrology.
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of experience in precision manufacturing or watch component finishing, ideally with direct exposure to luminescent material application and semi‑automatic machine set‑up.
Education
Vocational diploma or equivalent training in watchmaking, micro‑mechanics, precision engineering or industrial production; equivalent hands‑on experience will be considered.
Workplace
The role is situated in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland — conveniently close to Neuchâtel. There are currently 29 open positions in La Chaux-de-Fonds on Cerulean, with 1 added recently. Within Neuchâtel, Cerulean currently features 109 open roles, including 3 recent additions. Across Switzerland, Cerulean lists 770 open roles — 25 of them newly added.
Culture
The workplace reflects the Swiss watchmaking ethos: meticulous attention to detail, high standards of craftsmanship and a culture of continuous improvement. As part of the Swatch Group supply chain, teams operate in a structured, quality‑driven environment where technical skill and process reliability are highly valued.
About Cerulean
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