What Does it Take to Be a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster?

Position 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?

• Examine and adjust hairspring assemblies to ensure horizontal and circular alignment of hairsprings, using calipers, loupes, and watchmakers' tools.
• Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using 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.
• Tighten or replace loose jewels, using watchmakers' tools.
• Turn wheels of calipers and examine springs, using loupes, to determine if center coils appear as perfect circles.

Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster Required Skills

These are the skills Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters say are the most useful in their careers:

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.

Types of Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster Jobs

• Dial Maker
• Barrel Endshake Adjuster
• Chronometer Assembler
• Timing Device Specialist
• Watch Train Assembler

Job Outlook for Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters

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 Average 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.

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 to Become a Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster

Learn what Timing Device Assembler or Adjuster education requirements there are.

How many years of work experience do I need?

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters Sector

The table below shows the approximate number of Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters employed by various industries.

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References:

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

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