Shinola
WatchRepairTechnician
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“Watch Repair Technician at Shinola. Rework rejects. Inspect rejects from operators”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve yield; Minimize production downtime; Reduce cost of poor quality; Enhance customer satisfaction
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in watch assembly, Problem-solving skills, Critical thinking skills, Ability to collaborate effectively, Ability to communicate clearly, Experience working with SOPs, Experience with training methods, Experience with basic operational systems
Nice to Have
MS Access preferred
What You'll Do.
Inspect rejects from operators
Record data for review
Support improved yield
Support faster root cause analysis
Train assemblers on operations
Submit process improvement ideas
Support operator efficiency
Support yield improvement
Support reduced turnover
Support production by working at assembly operations
Maintain on-cycle staffing
Ensure on-time delivery
Full Job Description
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. ABOUT THE ROLE The Watch Repair Technician is responsible for reworking and repairing watches throughout all stages of the assembly process to ensure product quality and consistency. This role plays a critical part in improving yield, supporting operator training, and minimizing production downtime. The Watch Repair Technician also supports assembly operations as needed to maintain cycle times and on-time delivery, ultimately reducing the cost of poor quality and enhancing customer satisfaction. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Watch Repair & Root Cause Support Rework rejects found throughout all stages of the watch assembly process. Inspect rejects from operators and quality gates, recording data for review. Support improved yield and faster root cause analysis. Systems Used: MS Access, SOPs Training & Process Support Train assemblers on operations. Review SOPs and submit process improvement ideas based on technical expertise. Support operator efficiency, yield improvement, and reduced turnover. Systems Used: SOPs, TWI training methodology Assembly Operations Support Support production by working at assembly operations as needed. Maintain on-cycle staffing to ensure on-time delivery. QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma required 3+ years of experience in watch assembly Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly Exper
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