Apprentice Dressing Terminator Watchmaker (M/F) — Patek Philippe
- Location
- La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 6 days ago
Role overview
Mission
The Watchmaker's Clothes Terminator is responsible for giving a perfect aesthetic to the constituent parts of a watch such as tiles, box bottoms, bracelet links, clasps or jewellery pieces using different media (cloth discs, brushes) covered with abrasive material.
They perform their tasks manually using specific tools.
- Mission
- The Watchmaker's Clothes Terminator is responsible for giving a perfect aesthetic to the constituent parts of a watch such as tiles, box bottoms, bracelet links, clasps or jewellery pieces using different media (cloth discs, brushes) covered with abrasive material.
- Learning to organize and prepare work according to directives and operating ranges;
- Apprenticeship of the careful preparation of machining parts, by deburring and correcting surfaces to obtain a perfectly clean and regular base;
Main responsibilities
- Learning to organize and prepare work according to directives and operating ranges;
- Apprenticeship of the careful preparation of machining parts, by deburring and correcting surfaces to obtain a perfectly clean and regular base;
- Learning different types of surface finishes such as mirror polishing, satining, microboiling, using tools (cloth polishing disc with abrasive paste, satin brush, microbead compressed air) and specific machines.
- Perform rigorous visual and dimensional checks to verify homogeneity of finishes, absence of defects and compliance with high standards. Profile sought
- Vif interest in mechanics, technical drawing and metalworking.
- Perfect fit with our fundamental attitudes (Quality, Respect, Commitment, Cooperation, Opening up to Change).
- Good visual acuity.
- Good concentration capacity.
- Dexterity and recognized manual skill.
- Interested persons are asked to send us their complete file (a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, school bulletins for the last 3 years and certificates of previous internships if relevant) in response to this offer. Post reference
Additional details
- Perform rigorous visual and dimensional checks to verify homogeneity of finishes, absence of defects and compliance with high standards.
- Interested persons are asked to send us their complete file (a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, school bulletins for the last 3 years and certificates of previous internships if relevant) in response to this offer.
Notes and original content
- Responsibilities
- Profile sought
- Post reference
Questions about this listing
What salary does Patek Philippe offer for this role?
Patek Philippe lists CHF 71'000 - 107'500 gross per year for this position in La Chaux-de-Fonds. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Patek Philippe offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Patek Philippe during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Neuchâtel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Neuchâtel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Neuchâtel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Patek Philippe?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Patek Philippe's original listing at careers.patek.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
