What is a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster?

Occupation Description Perform precision assembling, adjusting, or calibrating, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing devices with electrical or electronic components.

Life As a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster: What Do They Do?

• Estimate spaces between collets and first inner coils to determine if spaces are within acceptable limits.
• Review blueprints, sketches, or work orders to gather information about tasks to be completed.
• Examine components of timepieces such as watches, clocks, or chronometers for defects, using loupes or microscopes.
• Clean and lubricate timepiece parts and assemblies, using solvents, buff sticks, and oil.
• Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers’ tools, and loupes.
• Change timing weights on balance wheels to correct deficient timing.

Qualities of a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation:

• Balance and Hairspring Assembler
• Escapement Matcher
• Adjuster
• Pallet Maker
• Timing Device Specialist

Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 800 jobs for Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 100 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster are Ohio and Illinois. Watch out if you plan on working in Illinois or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters make between $26,120 and $54,320 a year.

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters who work in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, or Oklahoma, make the highest salaries.

How much do Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters make in different U.S. states?

State	Annual Mean Salary
Michigan	$34,610
Oklahoma	$33,400
Pennsylvania	$47,280
Tennessee	$42,080

What Tools do Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters:

• Microsoft Office
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Inventory control software
• Maplesoft Maple

How do I Become a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster?

What kind of Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster requirements are there?

How many years of work experience do I need?

Where Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters Are Employed

Below are examples of industries where Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters work:

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References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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