Watchmaking Apprentice

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.
Encasing Technician Course (ETC-14)
Richemont | Richemont Technical Center
At the North America Institute of Swiss Watchmaking, we offer a unique opportunity for everyone to pursue a career in the prestigious field of watchmaking. Regardless of whether you have a technical background, we welcome individuals with passion, dedication, patience, curiosity, and a love of luxury watches. Our program is designed to unlock your potential, grow your skills, and prepare you for success in the world of watchmaking.
Encasing Technician
The Encasing Technician Course is a 4-month program that teaches students the necessary skills in micromechanics and basic watch encasing service operations, through both practical and theoretical training, to prepare them for a successful career.
This course focuses on:
Fundamentals of Micromechanics
Dismantling of Cases
Case preparation
Watch Encasing
Movement Exchange Procedures
Adjustment Procedures
Final Controls
Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered for this program:
Authorized to work in the United States
High School Degree or GED
No watchmaking experience requirement
Will need to pass the following:
Core & Bennett Test
Technical Career Assessment Day
Interviews
Program Details:
Duration: 4 months
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Start Date: Monday, March 8th, 2027
End Date: Friday, July 16th, 2027
Achievement Upon Completion: Encasing Technician Certification
Personal Skills:
Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Commitment to always maintaining a neat and organized workspace.
Application Information:
Application Deadline: December 9th, 2026
Testing if Applicable: Monday, January 4th, 2027
Interviews: Monday, January 11th, 2027
Selection of Candidates: Monday, January 18th, 2027
At Richemont Americas, we are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.
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