Swatch Group Watchmaker
- Location
- Secaucus New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $75,000–85,000/year
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
About Swatch Group
Swatch Group stands as one of the world’s foremost watchmaking groups, uniting Swiss industrial excellence with a portfolio of distinguished maisons spanning accessible design, prestige horology, and high complication craft. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely integrated environment, from research, manufacturing, and movement development to brand management, retail, and global operations. Rooted in Biel/Bienne and present worldwide, it values technical mastery, creative curiosity, and long-term commitment. Employees contribute to a culture where heritage, innovation, precision, and entrepreneurial energy converge, supporting iconic brands while shaping the future of Swiss watchmaking on an international stage.
The Watchmaker services movements and cases across Swatch Group brands, from diagnosis and repair through assembly and final customer-ready checks. The role reports to the Workshop Supervisor and requires the relevant apprenticeship or specialist watch-repair training, depending on repair scope.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assemble case components and check that the case is waterproof.
- Service watch movements, including dismantling, replacing or repairing broken parts, cleaning, reassembling, checking the rate and making adjustments.
- Analyze movement issues and determine the appropriate repair methodology.
- Use or develop suitable tools and processes to resolve issues arising during repairs.
- Coordinate with the team to support smooth operations, maintain equipment and tools, and order consumables.
- Ensure all required customer services have been completed and the watch is ready to wear.
Qualifications
- For partial repairs, a watchmaking apprenticeship or a Basic Certificate in Watch Repair TAFE course.
- For complete repairs, successful completion of a watchmaking apprenticeship.
- For specialist repairs, specialist knowledge of complicated movements or successful completion of a post-apprenticeship course such as WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Programme).
- Ability to service basic mechanical and quartz movements, as well as chronographs.
- Team-player approach.
- Good communication skills.
- Drive for excellence.
- Customer-service focus.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Skills
Education
Watchmaking apprenticeship or a Basic Certificate in Watch Repair TAFE course for partial repairs; successful completion of a watchmaking apprenticeship for complete repairs; specialist knowledge of complicated movements or successful completion of a post-apprenticeship course such as WOSTEP for specialist repairs.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA, with easy access to New York.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 75,000 to USD 85,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance, with employer contribution; immediate 401(k) participation and a 100% vested employer match after one year; 18 PTO days per year, increasing to 23 after five years; seven paid days per year for extended medical, parental and military leave; holiday pay; company-paid life insurance and long-term disability; voluntary flexible spending account, short-term disability and accident/hospital indemnity insurance; employee product discount; internal transfer and growth opportunities; $500 employee referral bonus.
Culture
Swatch Group offers a dynamic, multicultural workplace rooted in Swiss precision, creativity, and a deep passion for watchmaking. As an employer, it brings together craftsmanship, industrial expertise, and brand diversity, giving teams the opportunity to contribute to both iconic heritage maisons and forward-looking innovation.
About Cerulean
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