Technical Instructor

Junior Technical Instructor – Watchmaking

Location: Dallas, TX | On-site

Employment Type: Full-time | Direct hire

Pay Rate: $81,700 - $108,200

Schedule: 40 hours per week; occasional travel may be required

CornerStone Professional Placement has partnered with a leading luxury watchmaking organization in their search for an experienced Junior Technical Instructor to help train and develop the next generation of professional watchmakers. This position combines hands-on watch repair, precision micromechanics, technical instruction, and student mentorship to prepare students for professional watchmaking certifications.

We are seeking a proven and experienced watchmaker with a strong technical background, extensive hands-on watch repair expertise, and at least 2–3 years of teaching, training, or instructional experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship, strong communication skills, and a passion for developing future watchmaking professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver hands-on instruction in watchmaking, mechanical watch repair, micromechanics, precision assembly, and established technical procedures.
• Coach and mentor students, explain complex technical concepts, evaluate practical skills, and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop and coordinate training activities aligned with established curricula, individual learning objectives, and professional certification requirements.
• Monitor and document student progress while maintaining a professional, respectful, and supportive learning environment.
• Support student interviews, technical assessments, instructional planning, and administrative activities.
• Complete 160 hours of production work in the Dallas After-Sales Workshop while maintaining established quality and productivity standards.
• Participate in 40 hours of company-supported professional development to maintain current watchmaking knowledge and technical proficiency.

Requirements:

• Must be a proven and experienced watchmaker with a strong background in professional watchmaking, mechanical watch repair, precision micromechanics, and watch assembly.
• Must have at least 2–3 years of teaching, training, or instructional experience, preferably in watchmaking, technical education, or a related hands-on training environment.
• Must have strong technical knowledge of watchmaking tools, precision instruments, mechanical systems, and watch repair processes, along with the ability to communicate complex concepts and effectively mentor students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional watchmaking certification or equivalent advanced technical training and practical experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and OSHA workplace safety practices.
• Familiarity with watchmaking manufacturing processes, industry history, emerging technologies, and technical skills assessments.