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Watch and Clock Repairers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timing instruments, such as watches and clocks. Includes watchmakers, watch technicians, and mechanical timepiece repairers.
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This source lists 15 tasks, including 15 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2018.
15 tasks shown
Core · Task 14977 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Clean, rinse, and dry timepiece parts, using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines.
Core · Task 14984 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Adjust timing regulators, using truing calipers, watch-rate recorders, and tweezers.
Core · Task 14979 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Reassemble timepieces, replacing glass faces and batteries, before returning them to customers.
Core · Task 14978 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Disassemble timepieces and inspect them for defective, worn, misaligned, or rusty parts, using loupes.
Core · Task 14975 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Oil moving parts of timepieces.
Core · Task 14982 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Estimate repair costs and timepiece values.
Core · Task 14976 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Repair or replace broken, damaged, or worn parts on timepieces, using lathes, drill presses, and hand tools.
Core · Task 14980 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Test timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments.
Core · Task 14983 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Perform regular adjustment and maintenance on timepieces, watch cases, and watch bands.
Core · Task 21084 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Order supplies, including replacement parts, for timing instruments.
Core · Task 14986 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Gather information from customers about a timepiece's problems and its service history.
Core · Task 14987 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Test and replace batteries and other electronic components.
Core · Task 14985 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Record quantities and types of timepieces repaired, serial and model numbers of items, work performed, and charges for repairs.
Core · Task 14988 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Demagnetize mechanisms, using demagnetizing machines.
Core · Task 14981 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Fabricate parts for watches and clocks, using small lathes and other machines.
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