Description
Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing devices with electrical or electronic components.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Working Conditions
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Independence
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Tasks
- 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.
Work Activities
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Controlling Machines and Processes
Detailed Work Activities
- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Technology Skills
- Office suite software
- Point of sale POS software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Internet browser software
- Inventory management software
Abilities
- Finger Dexterity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Near Vision
- Manual Dexterity
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Repairing
- Quality Control Analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Operations Monitoring
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Mathematics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Calibration TechnicianCertifying Organization
American Society for Quality
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Watchmaker of the 21st CenturyCertifying Organization
American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Master Watchmaker of the 21st CenturyCertifying Organization
American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Master Clockmaker of the 21st CenturyCertifying Organization
American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Clockmaker of the 21st CenturyCertifying Organization
American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $26,240 |
| Median (50%) | $40,790 |
| High (90%) | $65,580 |
Employability
There are currently 400 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 300 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -16%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -16%
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