CNC Setter (M/F)

On behalf of a client active in precision mechanics, optics, and the watchmaking industry, we are looking for an experienced CNC setter for a temporary engagement. The position focuses on working with Bumotec machines, handling precious metals and complex parts, in an environment where quality and precision are paramount. The company is part of the industrial fabric of the Neuchâtel region and collaborates with demanding players in jewellery and watchmaking. The hired person will work in production with direct responsibility for setting, series monitoring, and adherence to high tolerance standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the complete and autonomous setting of Bumotec CNC machines, following defined procedures and manufacturing plans.
• Carry out series changes, start-ups, and necessary adjustments on complex precious metal parts according to quality requirements.
• Inspect produced parts using standard measuring tools and document control results in accordance with internal instructions.
• Identify production drifts, propose setting corrections, and intervene promptly to ensure machining process stability.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to ensure deadlines, tolerances, and finishing standards imposed by jewellery and watchmaking are met.

Profile

• You have proven experience as a CNC setter in a watchmaking environment.
• Ideally, you have prior experience in jewellery or high-end component manufacturing.
• You are comfortable working with precious metals and complex technical parts.
• You work methodically, precisely, and remain focused on the quality of the result.
• You appreciate a structured framework and are capable of adhering to defined production procedures.

Benefits

• Initially a temporary contract
• Salary conditions aligned with regional and sector practices, linked to the candidate’s confirmed experience.
• Integration into a recognised precision mechanics, optics, and watchmaking environment known for its technical demands.
• Opportunity to enhance specific experience in jewellery and precious metals within a specialised workshop.
• Position located in La Chaux-de-Fonds

Contact Information

If you have further questions regarding this job offer (reference: JN -082026-1150360), contact Mélanie Reufly at +41 58 233 25 00.

About Us

Adecco is the market leader in personnel solutions in Switzerland and worldwide. Every day, our teams present at around fifty sites across Switzerland ensure the best match between candidates and clients in various professional fields and sectors. Adecco Switzerland is a company of the Adecco Group, the world’s number one in human resources. We aspire to facilitate everyone’s professional integration and employ more than 3.5 million people daily. We recruit, develop, and train talents in 60 countries, and we help companies shape the future of work.