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Career: Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters, and Calibrators
Job Description
Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices, such as watches, clocks, or chronometers.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
82
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Observe operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement, and to diagnose causes of defects. |
80
|
Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures. |
80
|
Examine components of timepieces such as watches, clocks, or chronometers for defects, using loupes or microscopes. |
79
|
Disassemble timepieces such as watches, clocks, and chronometers so that repairs can be made. |
78
|
Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers' tools, and loupes. |
73
|
Clean and lubricate timepiece parts and assemblies, using solvents, buff sticks, and oil. |
70
|
Bend parts, such as hairsprings, pallets, barrel covers, and bridges, to correct deficiencies in truing or endshake, using tweezers. |
69
|
Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and loupes. |
67
|
Bend inner coils of springs away from or toward collets, using tweezers, in order to locate centers of collets in centers of springs, and to correct errors resulting from faulty colleting of coils. |
66
|
Adjust sizes or positioning of timepiece parts to achieve specified fit or function, using calipers, fixtures, and loupes. |
65
|
Examine and adjust hairspring assemblies to ensure horizontal and circular alignment of hairsprings, using calipers, loupes, and watchmakers' tools. |
62
|
Estimate spaces between collets and first inner coils in order to determine if spaces are within acceptable limits. |
62
|
Turn wheels of calipers and examine springs, using loupes, to determine if center coils appear as perfect circles. |
61
|
Review blueprints, sketches, or work orders to gather information about tasks to be completed. |
54
|
Tighten or replace loose jewels, using watchmakers' tools. |
44
|
Mount hairsprings and balance wheel assemblies between jaws of truing calipers. |
35
|
Change timing weights on balance wheels to correct deficient timing. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
67
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
56
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
54
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
52
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
50
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
49
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
47
|
Thinking Creatively
|
46
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
46
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
45
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
45
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
43
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
42
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
42
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
41
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
40
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
38
|
Processing Information
|
37
|
Getting Information
|
35
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
35
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
34
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
34
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
33
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
33
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
32
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
31
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
30
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
29
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
26
|
Interacting With Computers
|
26
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
25
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
25
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
24
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
24
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
23
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
21
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
20
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
18
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
17
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
14
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
7
|
Staffing Organizational Units
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