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Summary Description


	Repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timing instruments, such as watches and clocks. Includes watchmakers, watch technicians, and mechanical timepiece repairers.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Antique Clock Repairer

2.	Antique Clocks Repairer

3.	Auto Clocks Repairer

4.	Blocker and Polisher

5.	Caser

6.	Chronometer Repairer

7.	Clock Maker

8.	Clock Mechanic

9.	Clock Repair Technician

10.	Clock Repairer

11.	Clock Smith

12.	Clockmaker

13.	Clockmaker Apprentice

14.	Clocksmith

15.	Crowner

16.	Dial Printer

17.	Electric Clock Mechanic

18.	Horologist

19.	Horologist Apprentice

20.	Pallet Repairer

21.	Pallet Stone Inserter

22.	Pallet Stone Positioner

23.	Repair Technician

24.	Screwhead Polisher

25.	Time Clock Inspector

26.	Time Clock Mechanic

27.	Time Piece Repairer

28.	Watch and Clock Repairer

29.	Watch Caser

30.	Watch Mechanic

31.	Watch Repair Person

32.	Watch Repairer Apprentice

33.	Watchmaker

34.	Watchmaker Apprentice

Job Tasks

	Oil moving parts of timepieces. Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

	Repair or replace broken, damaged, or worn parts on timepieces, using lathes, drill presses, and hand tools. Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

	Clean, rinse, and dry timepiece parts, using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.

	Disassemble timepieces and inspect them for defective, worn, misaligned, or rusty parts, using loupes. Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies.

	Reassemble timepieces, replacing glass faces and batteries, before returning them to customers. Reassemble equipment after repair.

	Test timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

	Fabricate parts for watches and clocks, using small lathes and other machines. Fabricate parts or components.

	Estimate repair costs and timepiece values. Estimate costs for labor or materials.

	Perform regular adjustment and maintenance on timepieces, watch cases, and watch bands. Maintain work equipment or machinery.

	Adjust timing regulators, using truing calipers, watch-rate recorders, and tweezers. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

	Record quantities and types of timepieces repaired, serial and model numbers of items, work performed, and charges for repairs. Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.

	Gather information from customers about a timepiece's problems and its service history. Confer with customers or users to assess problems.

	Test and replace batteries and other electronic components. Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. Repair electronic equipment.

	Demagnetize mechanisms, using demagnetizing machines.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

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