Working in the Watch Industry

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​Connecting watchmaking candidates with industry leaders since 1978.

We work with the most innovative and leading brands in Switzerland. No matter if you are a watchmaking expert yet or want to become one: start your next chapter with Kelly. 

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A selection of the most searched profiles in watch making with their requirements

  • Watchmaking operators (M/F)

    • Various tasks requiring manual dexterity, meticulousness and precision
    • Assembling components on movements
    • Fitting dials and hands-on mechanical and automatic movements
    • Quality control, inspecting finished watches and setting the time
    • Various fine and meticulous work with tweezers, manual and electric screwdrivers
    • Binocular work

  • Watchmakers CFC (M/F)

    • Complete assembly of components on movements
    • Laboratory analysis
    • Debottlenecking

  • CNC screw-cutters (M/F)

    • Machine set-up
    • Settings
    • Programming
    • Production monitoring
  • Methodists (M/F)

    • Study the production start-up of parts
    • Define manufacturing standards and processes
    • Plan production
    • Write technical files
    • Optimising production/manufacturing operating procedures
  • Quality controllers

    • Validate the conformity of manufactured or sub-contracted watch components
    • Dimensional and aesthetic checks
    • Processing and reporting non-conformities
    • Participate in continuous improvement actions
  • CNC mechanics (M/F)

    • Production of parts on machining centre
    • Machine settings
    • Programming numerical controls
    • Production monitoring and control
    • Preventive and corrective maintenance of machines
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“When I arrived at Kelly, I found a dynamic team that was very responsive and always ready to listen to our problems.”

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My consultant was very friendly, helpful and forwarded my dossier quickly. The next day I was invited for an interview. The service is top and I felt very comfortable and in good hands.”

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About the Watch industry

The Swiss watch industry is known worldwide for its precision craftsmanship and its high-quality luxury watches. With over 58’500 people working in this industry, it has a significant impact on the country's image as a center for luxury and precision. These employees work in various fields, ranging from manufacturing, design, and research to marketing and sales. Some of the biggest companies in the Swiss watch industry include names such as Rolex, Swatch Group, Richemont and many more. These companies are known worldwide for their handcrafted masterpieces and innovative technology. With some of these Brands Kelly has worked in the past or has still an ongoing relationship.

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