Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters, and Calibrators

Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices, such as watches, clocks, or chronometers.

Job Task

• Observes operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement and diagnose cause of defects.
• Reviews blueprints, sketches, or work orders to gather information about task to be completed.
• Tests operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmaker's tools, and loupe.
• Assembles and installs components of timepieces, using watchmaker's tools and loupe, to complete mechanism.
• Disassembles timepieces, such as watches, clocks, and chronometers, to diagnose and repair malfunctions.
• Adjusts size or positioning of timepiece parts to achieve specified fit or function, using calipers, fixture, and loupe.
• Replaces specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmaker's tools, loupe, and holding fixture.
• Screws parts or assemblies into position.
• Examines components of timepieces, such as watches, clocks, or chronometers, for defects, using loupe or microscope.
• Bends parts, such as hairsprings, pallets, barrel covers, and bridges, to correct deficiencies in truing or endshake, using tweezers.
• Cleans and lubricates timepiece parts and assemblies, using solvent, buff stick, and oil.

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