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Summary Description


	Perform precision assembling, adjusting, or calibrating, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing devices with electrical or electronic components.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adjuster

2.	Assembler

3.	Balance and Hairspring Assembler

4.	Banking Pin Adjuster

5.	Barrel Assembler

6.	Barrel Bridge Assembler

7.	Barrel Endshake Adjuster

8.	Calibration Specialist

9.	Calibrator

10.	Chronometer Adjuster

11.	Chronometer Assembler

12.	Chronometer Assembler and Adjuster

13.	Chronometer Balance and Hairspring Assembler

14.	Clock and Watch Assembler

15.	Clock Repairer

16.	Clockmaker

17.	Dial Maker

18.	Digital Watch Assembler

19.	Electrical Calibrator

20.	Electrical Timing Device Calibrator

21.	Escapement Maker

22.	Escapement Matcher

23.	Hairspring Adjuster

24.	Hairspring Assembler

25.	Hairspring Setter

26.	Hairspring Staker

27.	Hairspring Truer

28.	Hairspring Vibrator

29.	Horologist

30.	Manufacturing Assembler

31.	Marine Chronometer Assembler

32.	Pallet Stone Inserter

33.	Pallet Stone Positioner

34.	Poiser

35.	Time Stamp Assembler

36.	Timing Adjuster

37.	Truer

38.	Watch Assembler

39.	Watch Repairer

40.	Watch Technician

41.	Watch Train Assembler

42.	Watchmaker

Job Tasks

	Change timing weights on balance wheels to correct deficient timing. Repair precision devices or workpieces.

	Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and loupes. Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.

	Adjust sizes or positioning of timepiece parts to achieve specified fit or function, using calipers, fixtures, and loupes. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

	Observe operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement, and to diagnose causes of defects. Inspect timing devices.

	Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers' tools, and loupes. Inspect timing devices.

	Mount hairsprings and balance wheel assemblies between jaws of truing calipers. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

	Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures. Repair precision devices or workpieces.

	Disassemble timepieces such as watches, clocks, and chronometers so that repairs can be made. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

	Clean and lubricate timepiece parts and assemblies, using solvents, buff sticks, and oil. Clean workpieces or finished products. Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces.

	Estimate spaces between collets and first inner coils to determine if spaces are within acceptable limits. Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.

	Bend inner coils of springs away from or toward collets, using tweezers, to locate centers of collets in centers of springs, and to correct errors resulting from faulty colleting of coils. Reshape small metal components for precision assembly.

	Turn wheels of calipers and examine springs, using loupes, to determine if center coils appear as perfect circles. Inspect timing devices.

	Examine components of timepieces such as watches, clocks, or chronometers for defects, using loupes or microscopes. Inspect timing devices.

	Examine and adjust hairspring assemblies to ensure horizontal and circular alignment of hairsprings, using calipers, loupes, and watchmakers' tools. Inspect timing devices.

	Review blueprints, sketches, or work orders to gather information about tasks to be completed. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

	Tighten or replace loose jewels, using watchmakers' tools. Repair precision devices or workpieces.

	Bend parts, such as hairsprings, pallets, barrel covers, and bridges, to correct deficiencies in truing or endshake, using tweezers. Reshape small metal components for precision assembly.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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