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Borsheims

Watchmaker - Full Time Omaha, NE

Omaha, NE

Borsheims is seeking a full-time Watchmaker to join our team. This role is essential in delivering our Signature Service to every customer. The Watchmaker provides best-in-class support to Borsheims ...

Borsheims

Watchmaker - Full Time Omaha, NE

Omaha, NE · On-site

Borsheims is seeking a full-time Watchmaker to join our team. This role is essential in delivering our Signature Service to every customer. The Watchmaker provides best-in-class support to Borsheims ...

Borsheims

Watchmaker - Full Time Omaha, NE

Omaha, NE · On-site

Borsheims is seeking a full-time Watchmaker to join our team. This role is essential in delivering our Signature Service to every customer. The Watchmaker provides best-in-class support to Borsheims ...

CD Peacock

Watchmaker

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

About the role As a CD Peacock Watchmaker, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional ... Work Authorization & Location This is a full-time, on-site position based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Watchmaker Genomics

IT Systems Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

Position Summary Watchmaker Genomics is inviting applications for the full-time position of IT Systems Engineer, an onsite role in our Boulder, Colorado office. This position reports to the Director ...

Watchmaker Genomics

Warehouse Technician I

Boulder, CO · On-site

$17.75 - $21.75/hr

HS + 4 years experience Watchmaker is inviting applications for the full-time position of Warehouse Technician I. This position reports to the Logistics Manager and will be responsible for receiving ...

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How much do full time watchmaker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time watchmaker in the United States is $27.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.84 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a full time watchmaker do?

A full time watchmaker is a skilled professional who assembles, repairs, and maintains watches and timepieces. Their work involves diagnosing issues, cleaning components, replacing worn parts, and ensuring the precise functioning of mechanical and electronic watches. Watchmakers may work for jewelry stores, watch manufacturers, or operate their own workshops, often handling both vintage and modern watches. The job requires attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination, and specialized training in horology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time watchmaker?

To thrive as a Full Time Watchmaker, you need precision manual dexterity, in-depth knowledge of horology, and typically a certification from a recognized watchmaking school or apprenticeship. Expertise in using specialized tools such as lathes, cleaning machines, and timing instruments, as well as familiarity with brands' technical specifications, is crucial. Patience, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills set outstanding watchmakers apart. These competencies ensure accurate repairs, high-quality craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction in a profession where even minor errors can compromise expensive timepieces.

What are some of the daily tasks and collaborative aspects of being a full time watchmaker in a modern workshop?

As a full-time watchmaker, your daily tasks typically include disassembling, cleaning, repairing, and reassembling watches, as well as diagnosing mechanical and electronic issues. You will often work closely with customer service teams to clarify repair details and with inventory specialists to ensure parts availability. Modern workshops may emphasize teamwork, especially when handling complex restorations or high-value timepieces. Effective communication and attention to detail are essential, as your work directly impacts customer satisfaction and the workshop's reputation.

What is the difference between Full Time Watchmaker vs Part Time Watchmaker?

AspectFull Time WatchmakerPart Time Watchmaker
CredentialsWatchmaking certification, technical skillsSame as full time, but may have less formal training
Work EnvironmentWorkshop or repair shop, full daily hoursSimilar environment, fewer hours
Employer & Industry UsageJewelry stores, repair shops, manufacturersSame industries, flexible scheduling
Search & Comparison IntentInterested in full-time employment, career growthSeeking flexible or part-time work

Full Time Watchmakers typically work full hours, requiring comprehensive skills and certifications, and are employed in jewelry stores, repair shops, or manufacturing. Part Time Watchmakers work fewer hours, often with similar skills, providing flexibility. Both roles are essential in the watch industry, but differ mainly in hours and scheduling preferences.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Watchmaker job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,077 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

Watchmaker - Full Time Omaha, NE

Borsheims

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Borsheims is seeking a full-time Watchmaker to join our team. This role is essential in delivering our Signature Service to every customer.

The Watchmaker provides best-in-class support to Borsheims' customers by performing high-quality repairs, maintenance, and battery services on quartz, mechanical, and automatic watches. Successful individuals in this role combine advanced technical expertise with strong attention to detail to deliver accurate, timely repairs that meet Borsheims' quality standards. They also demonstrate a customer-first mindset by clearly communicating repair options, timelines, and costs while supporting internal teams through collaboration, training, and shared expertise.

Job Duties

  • Perform repairs, maintenance, and battery replacements on quartz, mechanical, and automatic watches
  • Examine watches to diagnose issues and determine appropriate repair solutions
  • Disassemble, repair, replace, and reassemble watch movements and components
  • Clean, polish, refinish, and size watch cases and bracelets
  • Maintain workflow to meet promised repair turnaround times
  • Communicate repair options, costs, and timelines with internal teams and customers
  • Order and manage parts, tools, and repair supplies as needed
  • Inspect completed repairs to ensure quality and accuracy
  • Maintain and monitor watchmaking tools and equipment
  • Assist with training and coaching watch repair technicians
  • Follow all safety, chemical-handling, and equipment procedures

  • Certified Watchmaker preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional watch repair or watchmaking experience preferred
  • Keen hand-eye coordination and strong manual dexterity
  • Exceptional attention to detail and precision when working with small components
  • Experience repairing quartz, mechanical, and automatic watches
  • Strong knowledge of watch movements, components, and repair techniques
  • Proficiency using watchmaking tools, equipment, and repair machinery
  • Ability to manage multiple repairs while meeting promised turnaround times
  • Strong communication skills to explain repair options, timelines, and costs
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality craftsmanship

Essential Job Functions 

  • Ability to work assigned schedule on a regular basis.
  • Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to see well enough to read small print, identify merchandise, and read a computer screen and printout with aid of minor magnification, check quality of work on small parts or entire pieces of watch items.
  • Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse with others in person, via telephone and paging system.
  • Ability to move about the store from department to department, get behind narrow counter areas, and bend down or reach up into drawers/shelves.
  • Dexterity to write in small print, hold on to and use watchmaker tools, handle small watch parts while repairing, bend over and pick up dropped materials, operate a computer keyboard, and operate office equipment.
  • Stamina to sit for over eight hours and focus on small, detailed work.
  • Ability to work in a shop environment i.e. elevated noise, steamer, minor dust, etc.
  • Ability to lift and carry approximately 20 lbs.