Signet Jewelers

Retailer of diamond jewelry and financing

Apprentice Watchmaker

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Fall 2026Brentwood, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Candidates must have attention to detail, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving ability, and comfort working with small components and precision tools.

Responsibilities

Replace batteries without damaging watch cases or movements, including pop-off, screw-down, and screw-secured case backs.
Maintain watchmaker tools in good working condition and keep the workspace neat and clean.
Use a micrometer correctly for precise measurements and adjustments.
Perform pressure tests for water resistance, diagnose issues, and repair cases as needed.
Set perpetual calendar movements accurately and verify proper functionality.
Set foil back stones with precision and care.
Change two- to three-hand and chronograph movements efficiently, ensuring correct component assembly.
Replace watch crystals and ensure watches pass pressure testing.
Replace pins in watch bands and cases while maintaining structural integrity and appearance.
Keep dials and hands clean and dust-free during disassembly and reassembly.
Identify movement or case-back numbers to source parts for repairs and maintenance.

Desired Qualifications

Previous watchmaking, jewelry repair, technical repair, or similar hands-on experience is helpful but not required.

The Apprentice Watchmaker role is an entry-level opportunity for detail-oriented candidates interested in developing hands-on watch repair skills in a specialized workshop environment. This position supports battery replacement, movement changes, crystal and pin replacement, pressure testing, precision measurements, part identification, and general tool/workspace maintenance while learning proper techniques for handling delicate watch components.

Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving ability, and comfort working with small components and precision tools. Previous watchmaking, jewelry repair, technical repair, or similar hands-on experience is helpful but not required for apprentices; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Battery Replacement:Change batteries without damaging the case or movement, including handling pop-off, screw-down, and case backs with screws.

Tool Maintenance:Keep all watchmaker tools in good working condition and maintain a neat and clean workspace.

Micrometer Usage:Correctly use a micrometer to ensure precise measurements and adjustments.

Pressure Testing:Perform pressure tests to ensure water resistance, understanding the various tests and diagnosing issues to repair cases as needed.

Movement Setting:Set perpetual calendar movements accurately and ensure proper functionality.

Stone Setting:Set foil back stones with precision and care.

Movement Changes:Change 2-3 hand and chronograph movements efficiently, ensuring all components are correctly assembled.

Crystal Replacement:Replace watch crystals and ensure that the watch will pass a pressure test.

Pin Replacement:Replace all types of pins in watch bands and cases, maintaining structural integrity and aesthetics.

Cleanliness and Precision:Keep dials and hands clean and dust-free during disassembly and reassembly to maintain optimal watch performance.

Part Sourcing:Identify movement numbers or case back numbers to source necessary parts for repairs and maintenance.

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About the Company

Signet Jewelers

Retailer of diamond jewelry and financing

Signet Jewelers is the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, offering brands like Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H. Samuel, and Ernest Jones across the US, UK, and Canada. Customers shop through brick‑and‑mortar stores or online, choosing from diamond and fine jewelry and using financing options to pay over time. The business relies on its global supply chain from Africa and India and a unified customer experience across channels. Its goals are to expand stores and online channels, strengthen customer relationships, and advance sustainability and social equity through its products, financing, and philanthropic initiatives.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Akron, OH
Founded: 1910

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