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Richemont

Watchmaking Apprentice - ETC

  • Richemont
  • Customer Services
  • Fort Worth, US
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Reference code: JR131035

Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, fine watches and premium accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons’ values, through a process of continuous creativity.

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.

Richemont Americas | Encasing Technician Course (ETC)

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 candidates.

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

Program Details:

  • Duration: 4 months
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm excluding Holidays
  • Start Date: 9/21/2026
  • End Date: 01/29/2027
  • 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: 7/10/2026
  • Testing if Applicable: 7/15/2026 & 7/16/2026

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As a family-spirited Group, our mission is to craft the future by nurturing the distinctive craftsmanship, innovative spirit and creative inspiration of our people. In this way, we aim to create long term value for all our stakeholders: customers, colleagues, investors, partners and wider society.

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Richemont is the owner of prestigious Maisons, recognised for their excellence in jewellery, watches, fashion and accessories. They are renowned for their distinctive heritage, craftsmanship and creativity.

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