What Do Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster Do?

Job 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

• Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures.
• Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers' tools, and loupes.
• Turn wheels of calipers and examine springs, using loupes, to determine if center coils appear as perfect circles.
• Examine components of timepieces such as watches, clocks, or chronometers for defects, using loupes or microscopes.
• Mount hairsprings and balance wheel assemblies between jaws of truing calipers.
• Change timing weights on balance wheels to correct deficient timing.

Things a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster Should Know How to Do

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.

Other Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster Job Titles

• Balance and Hairspring Assembler
• Barrel Endshake Adjuster
• Barrel Assembler
• Escapement Maker
• Digital Watch Assembler

Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster Job Outlook

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 800 jobs in the United States for Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster. There will be an estimated 100 positions for Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster per 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.

Average Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters Salary

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.

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 to Become a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster

Education needed to be a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster:

How Long Does it Take to Become a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster?

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters Sector

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters work in the following industries:

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References:

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

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