What Do Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster Do?

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

• Bend parts, such as hairsprings, pallets, barrel covers, and bridges, to correct deficiencies in truing or endshake, using tweezers.
• Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers’ tools and loupes.
• Review blueprints, sketches, or work orders to gather information about tasks to be completed.
• Turn wheels of calipers and examine springs, using loupes, to determine if center coils appear as perfect circles.
• Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers’ tools, and loupes.
• Tighten or replace loose jewels, using watchmakers’ tools.

Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster Required Skills

Below is a list of the skills most Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters say are important on the job.

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.

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

• Watch Assembler
• Barrel Endshake Adjuster
• Hairspring Setter
• Manufacturing Assembler
• Watch Train Assembler

Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster Job Outlook

There were about 800 jobs for Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster in 2016 (in the United States). 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.

Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster Salary

The average yearly salary of a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster ranges between $26,120 and $54,320.

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

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters in different U.S. states.

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

Tools & Technologies Used by Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters

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 education or degrees do I need to become a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster?

What work experience do I need to become a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster?

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References:

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

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