Junior Technical Instructor - Watchmaking

Junior Technical Instructor – Watchmaking (Direct Hire)

LocationDallas, TX 75201 | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Salary: $81,700 – $104,200 annually

• Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours per week

• Employment Type: Exempt

• Occasional travel to other company locations within the United States may be required.

ROLE IMPACT

We are seeking a skilled Junior Technical Instructor to join a professional watchmaking training center in Downtown Dallas. This position focuses on educating and mentoring the next generation of professional watchmakers through hands on technical instruction, precision watch repair, and practical skill development. The ideal candidate is a certified watchmaker or experienced watchmaking professional passionate about sharing technical knowledge and helping students achieve industry certifications. Previous teaching or training experience is not required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver hands on technical instruction in watchmaking, micromechanics, precision assembly, watch repair, and manufacturing techniques to support student learning and certification readiness.

•Coach,mentor,andassessstudentswhilecommunicatingcomplextechnicalconceptsclearlyandmaintainingarespectful,inclusivelearningenvironment.

• Develop and implement instructional activities aligned with established watchmaking curricula, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and individual learning objectives. Document and communicate student progress.

•Supporttechnicalinstructorswithstudentcandidateinterviews,practicalskillsassessments,trainingprojects,andadministrativeresponsibilities.

• Complete 160 hours of production work annually in the Dallas After-Sales Workshop while meeting company quality and productivity standards. Participate in 40 hours of company supported professional development annually.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•Minimum3yearsofprofessionalexperienceinwatchmaking,watchrepair,precisionmechanics,oracloselyrelatedtechnicalfield.

•Demonstratedtechnicalknowledgeofmechanicalwatchmovements,micromechanics,precisionrepair,andwatchmakingprocesses,supportedbyprofessionalcertificationorequivalentpracticalexperience.

•Strongwrittenandverbalcommunication,organizational,interpersonal,andcoachingskills,withtheabilitytoexplaintechnicalproceduresandevaluatestudentperformance.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Watchmaking tools, precision instruments, and micromechanical equipment

•Mechanicalwatchrepair,assembly,servicing,andmanufacturingtechniques

•MicrosoftOfficeSuiteforinstructionaldocumentation,reporting,andadministrativetasks

•StandardOperatingProcedures(SOPs),OSHAsafetypractices,andtechnicalqualitystandards

•Studentassessment,skillsevaluation,andinstructionaldocumentation

PREFERRED SKILLS

•Knowledgeofwatchmakingindustryhistory,professionalcertificationstandards,andemergingtechnologies.

•Experiencementoring,coaching,orprovidingtechnicalinstructioninaworkshoporeducationalenvironment.

•Familiaritywithworkshoplogistics,productionqualitycontrol,andprecisionmanufacturing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisfrequentlyrequiredtostand;towriteandperformdataentryonadesktopcomputer.Theemployeeisoccasionallyrequiredtosit/walk/bend;liftand/orcarrynomorethan20pounds.Specificvisionabilitiesrequiredbythisjobincludeclosevision,frequentreading.Thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentisusuallylow.Thenormalworkscheduleis40hoursperweek.MayoccasionallyberequiredtotraveltoothercompanysiteswithintheUnitedStates.

LEGAL NOTICE

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