Occupation information for Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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• 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.
• 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.
• Mount hairsprings and balance wheel assemblies between jaws of truing calipers.
• 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.
• Estimate spaces between collets and first inner coils to determine if spaces are within acceptable limits.

Tools:

• Boring machines
• Calipers
• Drill press or radial drill
• Go or no go gauge
• Hand vise

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Internet browser software
• Inventory management software
• Office suite software

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