Swatch Group Polisher (Watch Components)
Swatch Group — Polisher in Besançon, France. Permanent role polishing and finishing luxury watch components to exacting horological standards.
Overview
The Swatch Group is a global leader in watchmaking, producing finished watches, movements and components across a portfolio of renowned Swiss brands. The Group combines artisanal craftsmanship with industrial-scale manufacturing, supplying both its maisons and the wider watch industry while operating an integrated global distribution network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute manual and machine polishing of watch cases, bracelets and small components to achieve mirror, satin and brushed finishes consistent with technical drawings and brand specifications.
- Select and apply appropriate abrasives, compounds and buffing wheels; adjust machine parameters and hand-finishing techniques to control surface texture and tolerances.
- Perform detailed surface inspection using loupes and microscopes; detect and correct scratches, burrs and finish defects prior to assembly.
- Maintain polishing equipment and tooling, monitor consumables, and comply with workshop maintenance and safety protocols.
- Record production outputs and non-conformities, collaborate with quality control, plating and assembly teams to ensure continuity of finish standards.
Qualifications
- Vocational qualification in watchmaking (horlogerie), micromechanics or metal finishing (CAP/BEP/Bac Pro) or equivalent vocational training.
- Proven manual dexterity and sustained precision for fine surface work.
- Knowledge of metals used in watchmaking (stainless steel, titanium, gold/alloys) and associated polishing techniques.
- Ability to read basic technical drawings and follow written work instructions.
- Commitment to quality standards and experience working in regulated, high-precision manufacturing environments.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in polishing or surface finishing within watchmaking, jewelry or high-precision metalworking environments; experience with luxury watch components strongly preferred.
Education
Vocational diploma in watchmaking (horlogerie), micromechanics or metal finishing (e.g., CAP, BEP, Bac Pro) or equivalent apprenticeship-based training.
Workplace
This position is based in Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, within easy reach of Dijon. The broader Bourgogne-Franche-Comté area accounts for 7 active listings on Cerulean, 3 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.476 open positions, with 106 posted this week.
Culture
Swatch Group combines Swiss watchmaking heritage with industrial excellence, fostering a workshop culture that prizes precision, discipline and continuous technical improvement. Employees benefit from structured training paths and close collaboration between artisan workshops and quality teams to maintain maison-level finish standards.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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