Technical Trainer (Watchmaking)

Description

Our house has forged itself a legend. When Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet joined forces in 1875, they did so with the conviction that their vision was unique and that their work would endure. Today, the family business is still in the hands of the descendants of the founding families, and the initial inspiration remains firmly embedded in its genes.

Loyal to the spirit of the Vallée de Joux and in keeping with its inherited values of innovation and fine craftsmanship, the Manufacture in Le Brassus produces exclusive watches imbued with the spirit of the place where they were born. Crafted by Watchmakers eager to give of their very best, they reflect a constant obsession with quality and with perfect finishing, as well as a vocation for the complex mechanisms characteristic of the valley. Each Audemars Piguet watch collection has its own distinct personality, eloquently testifying to time-honored know-how as well as to the impressive capacity of innovation cultivated by our venerable House.

The Technical Trainer is responsible for training and developing Watchmakers and Operators involved in servicing AP products within North America. He/she aims to achieve goals in terms of delivery lead times, repair quality and costs, and builds a strong brand. The Technical Trainer will be responsible for continuously influencing the increased consistency of the Audemars Piguet brand standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide necessary technical skills and knowledge to internal trainees and confirmed watchmakers employed by AP affiliates;
• Create inspiring and informative technical training content and tools that provide clear and relevant guidelines and expectations needed to elevate skills and drive performance;
• Create a dynamic learning environment when delivering core training content; Engage participants & check for understanding;
• Vocational watchmaking training activities (on going &/or certification trainings) according to the contents of the AP corporate training syllabus;
• Collaborate with the Workshop Supervisor to identify watchmaking teams development needs, and create action plans, in order to reach Corporate target;
• Evaluate the degree of knowledge acquisition for each Trainee /Watchmaker/Operators in order to guarantee optimum repair quality on AP watches;
• Acquire full autonomy on Sensorial Metrology and to participle to key assessments when required;
• Assist with training centers audit on Markets (tools, equipment, technical information, workshop performance);
• Provide support during retail events as needed;
• Acquire necessary knowledge on AP calibers (R030 to R060) and to maintain personal dexterity and level of certification.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience as a Technical Trainer, specifically with watches;
• Watchmaker with WOSTEP, SAWTA, AWCI 21 or similar certification required;
• Strong verbal, written and facilitation skills;
• Experience facilitating watchmaker training programs and workshops;
• A collaborative team player – concerned with the team success as well as individual performance;
• Visible Leadership skills – can motivate others to achieve;
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with employees at all levels of the organization;
• Strong command of MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint;
• 10% travel required.

Audemars Piguet offers a competitive and comprehensive PTO and benefits package.

Audemars Piguet is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Audemars Piguet hires without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. 

Salary : $49,700 - $63,000