Watch Assembler
- Location
- Detroit, MI · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- precision assembly
- mechanical watch movements
- quartz movements
- hand-eye coordination
Also useful
- electrical assembly
- mechanical assembly
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
- Paid parental leave
About the Role
Shinola is seeking a Watch Assembly Operator to join our watch manufacturing team. In this highly specialized role, you will assemble precision watch components and movements in a clean-room production environment, helping bring Shinola's handcrafted timepieces to life.
This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in precision manufacturing environments, enjoy working with small components, and take pride in producing high-quality products with meticulous attention to detail.
What You'll Do
Watch Assembly
- Assemble Shinola watch heads across multiple models, including mechanical and quartz movements, following detailed production procedures.
- Handle and assemble small, delicate components with a high degree of accuracy and care.
- Use specialized tools and instruments to complete assembly steps according to standard operating procedures.
Quality & Precision
- Maintain a high standard of quality and craftsmanship in all assembly work.
- Make quick and accurate troubleshooting decisions when components or assemblies require adjustment.
- Perform tasks requiring strong hand-eye coordination and precision.
Production & Process Adherence
- Follow structured production sequences and documented assembly procedures.
- Maintain focus on repetitive tasks over extended periods while ensuring consistent quality.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a clean, organized workstation.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all safety procedures and wear required protective equipment on the manufacturing floor.
- Comply with clean-room requirements including proper attire and workspace standards.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong attention to detail and excellent hand-eye coordination
- Ability to follow technical instructions and standardized procedures
- Ability to work with small tools and delicate components
- Ability to sit for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks
- 20/20 vision (corrected vision acceptable) and ability to see fine details at close range
- Successful completion of background check
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, or precision manufacturing
- Experience working in clean-room or light manufacturing environments
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a clean-room watch manufacturing environment designed to protect product quality and precision.
- Operators wear company-provided smocks, caps, and antistatic footwear while in the assembly area.
- The role requires extended sitting and repetitive hand movements while assembling small components.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move materials up to 50 lbs.
About Shinola
At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well loved. Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy-in a style that is uniquely their own! Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand.
Why Join Shinola
Shinola is committed to supporting our team members through competitive benefits and unique perks, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-supported premiums
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Team member merchandise discounts across Shinola and partner brands
- Complimentary Shinola watch after 90 days of employment
- Commuter benefits and additional lifestyle perks
Shinola is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job.
From Shinola's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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