- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
About Vacheron Constantin
Vacheron Constantin, founded in Geneva in 1755, is one of the world’s oldest continuously operating watch manufactures and a benchmark of Swiss haute horlogerie. As an employer, the Maison offers a culture shaped by craftsmanship, precision, transmission of knowledge, and enduring innovation. Its teams contribute to exceptional timepieces that unite artistic mastery, technical complexity, and timeless elegance. Within an international environment supported by the Richemont Group, Vacheron Constantin values excellence, collaboration, diversity, and long-term development, offering opportunities across watchmaking, design, heritage, retail, client experience, and corporate functions. Employees are invited to uphold a rare legacy while helping define the future of fine watchmaking.
Vacheron Constantin is seeking a Semi-Automated Pre-Assembly Operator for a full-time role in Le Brassus. The operator pre-assembles watch components, operates and optimises semi-automated equipment, resolves technical issues, and performs quality inspections.
Role & Responsibilities
- Pre-assemble watch components according to operating procedures and work instructions.
- Operate, monitor and keep production cycles running smoothly.
- Program, configure and adjust semi-automated equipment for the products and operations being performed.
- Make the settings and adjustments required for production to run properly.
- Quickly identify and resolve technical issues related to machine settings and production parameters.
- Propose and implement improvements to optimise process quality, reliability and productivity.
- Carry out visual and functional inspections of pre-assembled components.
- Ensure assemblies meet the defined criteria.
Qualifications
- Successful initial experience in pre-assembling watch components.
- Ease in adjusting semi-automated equipment and reading technical drawings.
- Very good manual dexterity and precision.
- A keen eye for aesthetic inspection and attention to detail.
- Strong concentration and rigour when performing delicate, demanding tasks.
- Team spirit, demonstrated by sharing expertise, listening to colleagues and actively contributing to a strong, respectful team dynamic.
Skills
Experience
Successful initial experience in pre-assembling watch components.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland.
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Culture
Vacheron Constantin fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, heritage, and the continuous pursuit of horological excellence. As an employer, it values precision, transmission of expertise, and collaboration, offering an environment where employees contribute to a living legacy while advancing innovation in fine watchmaking.
About Cerulean
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