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Watch Repairers - 49-9064.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timing instruments, such as watches and clocks.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Clock Repairer
  • Watch and Clock Repairer
  • Antique Clock Repairer
  • Clock Repair Technician
  • Watch Repair Person
  • Clock Smith

SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

  • Adjust timing regulators, using truing calipers, watch-rate recorders, and tweezers.
  • Clean, rinse, and dry timepiece parts, using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines.
  • Demagnetize mechanisms, using demagnetizing machines.
  • Disassemble timepieces and inspect them for defective, worn, misaligned, or rusty parts, using loupes.
  • Estimate repair costs and timepiece values.
  • Fabricate parts for watches and clocks, using small lathes and other machines.
  • Gather information from customers about a timepiece's problems and its service history.
  • Oil moving parts of timepieces.
  • Perform regular adjustment and maintenance on timepieces, watch cases, and watch bands.
  • Reassemble timepieces, replacing glass faces and batteries, before returning them to customers.
  • Record quantities and types of timepieces repaired, serial and model numbers of items, work performed, and charges for repairs.
  • Repair or replace broken, damaged, or worn parts on timepieces, using lathes, drill presses, and hand tools.
  • Test and replace batteries and other electronic components.
  • Test timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
  • estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
  • examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • hand engrave jewelry-related products
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain repair records
  • operate lathes
  • polish jewelry, silverware or related products
  • precision assemble watches or other timing devices
  • read schematics
  • read specifications
  • read technical drawings
  • repair digital timing devices
  • repair mechanical timing devices
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • replace electronic components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • use cash registers
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use electronic calibration devices
  • use engraving techniques
  • use hand or power tools
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use soldering equipment

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Watch Repairer

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Repairer, Auto Clocks
  • Watch Repairer
  • Watch Repairer Apprentice