Watch Technicain

A **Watch Technician** is a professional who specializes in repairing and maintaining watches, including both mechanical and quartz timepieces. The job involves working with various types of watches, from luxury models to more everyday ones, ensuring they keep accurate time and function properly.

Key Responsibilities:

- **Watch Repair**:

- Disassemble watches for repairs or maintenance.
- Inspect and diagnose issues with the movement, battery, hands, dial, crystal, and casing.
- Replace faulty or worn-out parts, such as gears, springs, or batteries.
- Clean and lubricate the movement to ensure smooth operation.
- **Watch Maintenance**:

- Perform routine services, such as cleaning, oiling, and calibrating watches.
- Check water resistance and ensure seals are intact.
- Adjust the time, date, and other complications (e.g., chronograph, moonphase).
- **Quality Control**:

- Ensure that the watch functions correctly after repairs.
- Conduct tests, including timing accuracy, water resistance, and shock resistance.
- **Customer Service**:

- Communicate with customers about repairs, costs, and timelines.
- Provide information about how to care for their watches to extend their lifespan.
- **Record Keeping**:

- Maintain detailed logs of repairs, parts used, and maintenance performed on watches.
- Keep inventory of parts and tools.

Skills and Qualifications:

- **Technical Skills**:

- Expertise in working with mechanical and quartz movements.
- Knowledge of watch parts and the ability to work with delicate components.
- Proficiency with specialized tools, such as watchmaking screwdrivers, lathes, and microscopes.
- **Attention to Detail**:

- Precision and care are crucial for ensuring the correct functioning of the watch.
- Ability to spot small defects in movement or structure.
- **Problem Solving**:

- Diagnosing problems and figuring out the best solution to fix them.
- **Experience**:

- Watch technicians often undergo formal training through apprenticeships or vocational schools.
- Experience in repairing high-end watches or understanding specific brand movements can be advantageous.
- **Certification**:

- Certification from organizations like the **WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program)** or **CW21 (Certified Watchmaker of the 21st Century)** can enhance job prospects.

Working Environment:

- **Watch Repair Shops**: Many technicians work in small, specialized repair shops or authorized service centers.
- **Retail Stores**: Some high-end watch retailers may employ in-house technicians to handle repairs.
- **Self-Employment**: Some watch technicians run their own businesses, offering repair services.

Typical Tools and Equipment:

- **Microscope**: For inspecting small components.
- **Movements and Parts**: Stocked parts such as gears, springs, and batteries.
- **Movement Holder**: A tool to secure the watch's movement during repair.
- **Screwdrivers and Tweezers**: Used for fine adjustments.

Benefits:

- **COMAPNY VISA**:

- **COMPANY INSURANCE**:

- **WEEKLY 1 OFF