Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster
Other Titles
Calibration Specialist, Calibrator, Clockmaker, Horologist, Time Stamp Assembler, Watch Technician, Watchmaker
Perform precision assembling, adjusting, or calibrating, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing devices with electrical or electronic components.
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters refer to such workers who assemble or calibrate a wide range of timing devices. In doing so, they use a variety of tools such as loupes, tweezers and watchmakers' tools. In this role, they create timing devices by assembling various parts and ensuring the accuracy of the timekeeping mechanism. They also take malfunctioning or damaged devices and disassemble them to identify the cause of the malfunction. A part of their job is to replace faulty parts in timekeeping devices and repairing such devices. They also test the devices once they are assembled or repaired to make sure they function properly.
Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and loupes.
Observe operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement, and to diagnose causes of defects.
Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers' tools, and loupes.
Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures.
Disassemble timepieces such as watches, clocks, and chronometers so that repairs can be made.
Clean and lubricate timepiece parts and assemblies, using solvents, buff sticks, and oil.
Examine components of timepieces such as watches, clocks, or chronometers for defects, using loupes or microscopes.
Bend parts, such as hairsprings, pallets, barrel covers, and bridges, to correct deficiencies in truing or endshake, using tweezers.
Change timing weights on balance wheels to correct deficient timing.
Adjust sizes or positioning of timepiece parts to achieve specified fit or function, using calipers, fixtures, and loupes.
Mount hairsprings and balance wheel assemblies between jaws of truing calipers.
Estimate spaces between collets and first inner coils to determine if spaces are within acceptable limits.
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.
Turn wheels of calipers and examine springs, using loupes, to determine if center coils appear as perfect circles.
Examine and adjust hairspring assemblies to ensure horizontal and circular alignment of hairsprings, using calipers, loupes, and watchmakers' tools.
Review blueprints, sketches, or work orders to gather information about tasks to be completed.
Tighten or replace loose jewels, using watchmakers' tools.
Repairing→ Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Quality Control Analysis→ Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Troubleshooting→ Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Operation Monitoring→ Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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.
Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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.
Analyzing Data or Information→ Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work→ Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People→ Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Repair precision devices or workpieces.
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.
Inspect timing devices.
Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces.
Clean workpieces or finished products.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
Reshape small metal components for precision assembly.
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
Finger Dexterity→ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Arm-Hand Steadiness→ The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Manual Dexterity→ The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Information Ordering→ The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. , patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Visualization→ The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Category Flexibility→ The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Oral Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Visual Color Discrimination→ The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
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Database user interface and query software -- Management software; Data entry software; At Your Service Software
Internet browser software -- e.g., Apple Safari; Windows Explorer; Google Chrome; Mozilla Firefox
Inventory management software -- Inventory control software
Office suite software -- e.g., Corel WordPerfect Office; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace; Apache OpenOffice.org
Point of sale POS software -- Retail sales software
Abrasive drums→ Abrasive wheels
Air compressors→ Portable air compressors
Ammeters→ Clamp-on ammeters
Angle gauge→ Level protractors
Automatic lathe or chucking machine→ Modelmakers' lathes
Automatic soldering machine→ Soldering machines
Belt conveyors→ Materials conveyors
Bench scales→ Computerized scales
Binocular light compound microscopes→ Inspection microscopes
Boring machines→ Horizontal boring bars; Jig boring machines; Semi-automatic boring machines
Burnishing machine→ Burnishing wheels
C clamps
Calipers→ Digital calipers; Poising calipers
Chamfering machine→ Semi-automatic chamfering machines
Circuit tester→ Test lights
Coating machines→ Anti-electrostatic coating machines
Comparators→ Electronic comparators
Coordinate measuring machines CMM
Deburring tool→ Deburring tools
Diagonal cut pliers→ Diagonal cutting pliers
Dial indicator or dial gauge→ Dial indicators
Drill press or radial drill→ Horizontal drill presses; Screw presses; Sensitive drill presses; Vertical drill presses
Drilling machines→ Semi-automatic drilling machines
Electromagnetic geophysical instruments→ Demagnetizing equipment
Engraving machines→ Automatic engraving machines
Feeler gauges→ Angled feeler gauges
Flat hand file→ Flat hand-held files
Flat nose pliers
Force or torque sensors→ Electronic torque testers
Gas burners→ Bunsen burners
Glue guns→ Glue dispensers
Go or no go gauge→ Go/no-go gauges; Plug gauges
Grinding or polishing machines→ Bench polishing machines; Glass bevelers
Hand reamer→ Hand reamers
Hand vise→ Colleting tools; Holding tools; Pin vises
Hardness testers→ Hardness testing devices
Height gauges→ Vernier height gauges
Jewellers pliers→ Band notching pliers; Watchmaking pliers
Laboratory heaters→ Heat lamps
Laboratory mechanical convection ovens→ Bench ovens
Lapping machine→ Cast-iron laps; Lead-tin laps
Loupes→ Inspection loupes
Micrometer calipers→ Millimeter gauges
Micrometers→ Digital micrometers
Needlenose pliers
Oil gun→ Oilers
Paint brushes→ Artists' brushes
Personal computers
Picks→ Mini picks
Planing machines→ Semi-automatic planing machines
Pneumatic screwdriver→ Pneumatic screwdrivers
Power buffers→ Polishing wheels
Power grease gun→ Automatic oil dispensers
Power grinders→ Bench grinders; Grinding machines
Precision file→ Radius files
Precision screwdriver→ Link removal tools
Pressure indicators→ Pressure testers
Pressure or vacuum recorders→ Vacuum testers
Profiling and duplicating milling machine→ Swiss-type automatic screwing machines
Pry bars→ Spring bar tools
Pull spring balances→ Spring balance scales
Punches or nail sets or drifts→ Hand punches; Punch sets
Rivet tools→ Riveting hammers
Rubber mallet→ Rubber mallets
Saws→ Buck saws
Screwdrivers→ Straight screwdrivers
Shears→ Industrial shears
Soldering iron→ Electric soldering irons
Stamping dies or punches→ Stamping tools
Straight edges→ Straightedges
Tapping machine→ Horizontal tapping machines; Semi-automatic tapping machines
Tube end finisher→ Facing machines
Tumblers or polishers→ Lapping machines
Turning machines→ Automatic turning machines; Semi-automatic turning machines
Tweezers→ Magnetic tweezers; Non-conductive tweezers
Vertical machining center→ Vertical milling machines
Voltage or current meters→ Digital voltmeters DVM
Watch or clock case openers→ Case opening tools
Water jet cutting machine→ Water jet cutters
Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Achievement→ Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.