Production Watchmaker

signetjewelers· Sterling Jewelers Inc.
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📍 SSI - Peoria, ILFull time
Full timeSterling Jewelers Inc.

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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

The Watchmaker II/Production Watchmaker is a hands-on technical role for candidates with 1–2 years of watchmaking experience who can perform intermediate repairs, use specialized tools, and maintain strong quality, precision, and productivity standards in a fast-paced repair environment.

  • Crystal Cutting: Utilize crystal cutters to accurately shape and fit watch crystals, ensuring precise alignment and finish. 

  • Detail Polishing: Use a flex shaft for detail polishing, achieving a high-quality finish on intricate components. 

  • Polishing Motor: Operate large polishing motors for comprehensive watch case and bracelet polishing. 

  • Quartz Watch Repairs: Change circuits and coils in quartz watches, ensuring proper functionality and performance. 

  • Date Wheel Replacement: Replace date wheels with precision, ensuring correct alignment and operation. 

  • Dial Repairs: Reset loose dial markers, date boxes, or logos, ensuring aesthetic integrity and functionality. 

  • Stem, Crown, and Case Tube Replacement: Replace stems, crowns, and case tubes, performing pressure tests to verify water resistance. 

  • Movement Regulation: Use a timing machine to regulate automatic and mechanical movements, ensuring accurate timekeeping. 

  • Retro Fit Execution: Identify and install the correct movement for retrofitting, ensuring compatibility and functionality. 

  • Perpetual Calendar Replacement: Replace perpetual calendar movements with expertise, ensuring seamless integration and performance. 

  • Pinion Replacement: Change cannon and hour pinions, ensuring proper engagement and function. 

  • Ceramic and Tungsten Repairs: Repair ceramic or tungsten watches with minimal damage, maintaining structural and aesthetic integrity. 

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Where is the Production Watchmaker position at signetjewelers located?
This Production Watchmaker role at signetjewelers is based in SSI - Peoria, IL. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Production Watchmaker role at signetjewelers full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Production Watchmaker role in the Sterling Jewelers Inc. department at signetjewelers.
Which team or department does the Production Watchmaker at signetjewelers belong to?
This Production Watchmaker position is part of the Sterling Jewelers Inc. department at signetjewelers. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Production Watchmaker job at signetjewelers posted?
This Production Watchmaker position at signetjewelers was posted on Aug 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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