Jose Rodriguez Torres
Miami,FL
Summary
Experienced Watchmaker and Precision Technician with a strong background in diagnostics, repair, and servicing of mechanical, automatic, and quartz watches. Trained under a Master Watchmaker and skilled in fine manual work, micro-tools, and movement assembly. Highly detail-oriented, disciplined, and quality-driven, with a proven ability to deliver Swiss-standard craftsmanship and consistent productivity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Watchmaker
WatchRepair.net
06.2025 - Current
- Streamlined inventory management processes, enhancing parts availability and workflow efficiency.
- Developed training materials for new hires, improving onboarding experience and skill acquisition.
- Implemented quality control protocols that reduced error rates in repairs significantly.
- Researched emerging watch technologies to integrate innovative solutions into repair processes.
- Performs complete diagnostics and service on quartz, mechanical, and automatic watches.
- Disassembles, cleans, lubricates, and reassembles movements following industry standards.
- Uses precision tools such as tweezers, screwdrivers, presses, time-graphers, and ultrasonic cleaners.
- Ensures all repairs meet high-quality expectations and productivity standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient workflow and proper care of delicate components.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while assembling intricate mechanical movements, ensuring accurate timekeeping performance.
- Calibrated and repaired intricate watch mechanisms to ensure precise timekeeping.
- Conducted thorough inspections of timepieces for quality assurance and functionality.
- Maintained performance by oiling moving parts of watches and clocks.
- Disassembled timepieces to inspect for defective, misaligned or rusty parts.
- Verified final repair quality by using meters to test functionality of various parts of finished timepieces.
- Replaced non-working parts and repaired lubricated components after dissembling watches and watch parts.
Supervisor
HPL Apollo
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring team adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Strengthened discipline, punctuality, and leadership skills.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity within the department.
- Strengthened discipline, punctuality, and leadership skills.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and operational procedures.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Coordinated training programs to equip team members with necessary skills and knowledge for success.
- Implemented inventory management systems, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Watchmaker
Nelson's Watchmaker
07.2016 - 09.2021
- Trained directly under a Master Watchmaker with 30+ years of experience.
- Calibrated and repaired intricate watch mechanisms to ensure precise timekeeping.
- Gained strong understanding of mechanical components, gear systems, escapements, and diagnostics.
- Conducted thorough inspections of timepieces for quality assurance and functionality.
- Implemented quality control protocols that reduced error rates in repairs significantly.
- Researched emerging watch technologies to integrate innovative solutions into repair processes.
- Cleaned, rinsed and dried timepiece parts using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines.
- Verified final repair quality by using meters to test functionality of various parts of finished timepieces.
- Replaced non-working parts and repaired lubricated components after dissembling watches and watch parts.
- Replaced components with care to avoid damaging delicate internal workings of timepieces.
- Disassembled timepieces to inspect for defective, misaligned or rusty parts.
- Removed, cleaned, and replaced external components such as glass faces.
- Maintained performance by oiling moving parts of watches and clocks.
- Performed battery replacements, crystal changes, bracelet adjustments, polishing, and complete services.
- Developed exceptional manual dexterity, steady hand control, and attention to micro-details.
- Repaired watches of various brands, models, and movement types.
Education
High School Diploma -
PRE
Havana, CubaBachelor of Science - Electromedicine
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Havana, Cuba06-2019
Skills
- Quality control & Swiss-standard attention to detail
- Precision assembly
- Stress tolerance
- Micro-mechanical work & precision tools
- Assembly and disassembly of watch movements
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting (mechanical, quartz & automatic)
- Lubrication techniques & movement cleaning
- Water-resistance testing and case handling
- Time-graphers, ultrasonic cleaning, and calibration tools
- Quality control & Swiss-standard attention to detail
- Quality control analysis
- Complex Problem-solving
- Responsible, disciplined, and punctual
- Precision instruments
- High level of concentration and patience
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Perfectionist craftsmanship
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Fast learner with passion for watchmaking
- Extremely detail-oriented
Accomplishments
- Repaired and serviced hundreds of watches across various brands and models.
- Successfully trained in both mechanical and electronic watch systems.
- Recognized for precision, attention to detail, and high-quality workmanship.
Certification
- Apprenticeship under Master Watchmaker, 5 years
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Watchmaker
WatchRepair.net
06.2025 - Current
Supervisor
HPL Apollo
09.2022 - 05.2025
Watchmaker
Nelson's Watchmaker
07.2016 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
PRE
Bachelor of Science - Electromedicine
Faculty of Medical Sciences