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Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing devices with electrical or electronic components.

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This source lists 17 tasks, including 8 marked Core and 9 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: 06/2008.

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Core · Task 15003 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and loupes.

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Core · Task 15004 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Observe operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement, and to diagnose causes of defects.

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Core · Task 15005 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers' tools, and loupes.

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Core · Task 15006 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures.

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Core · Task 15007 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Disassemble timepieces such as watches, clocks, and chronometers so that repairs can be made.

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Core · Task 15008 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Clean and lubricate timepiece parts and assemblies, using solvents, buff sticks, and oil.

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Core · Task 15009 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Examine components of timepieces such as watches, clocks, or chronometers for defects, using loupes or microscopes.

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Core · Task 15010 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Bend parts, such as hairsprings, pallets, barrel covers, and bridges, to correct deficiencies in truing or endshake, using tweezers.

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Supplemental · Task 15011 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Change timing weights on balance wheels to correct deficient timing.

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Supplemental · Task 15012 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Adjust sizes or positioning of timepiece parts to achieve specified fit or function, using calipers, fixtures, and loupes.

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Supplemental · Task 15013 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Mount hairsprings and balance wheel assemblies between jaws of truing calipers.

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Supplemental · Task 15014 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Estimate spaces between collets and first inner coils to determine if spaces are within acceptable limits.

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Supplemental · Task 15015 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Bend inner coils of springs away from or toward collets, using tweezers, to locate centers of collets in centers of springs, and to correct errors resulting from faulty colleting of coils.

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Supplemental · Task 15016 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Turn wheels of calipers and examine springs, using loupes, to determine if center coils appear as perfect circles.

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Supplemental · Task 15017 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Examine and adjust hairspring assemblies to ensure horizontal and circular alignment of hairsprings, using calipers, loupes, and watchmakers' tools.

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Supplemental · Task 15018 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Review blueprints, sketches, or work orders to gather information about tasks to be completed.

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Supplemental · Task 15019 · 06/2008 · Incumbent

Tighten or replace loose jewels, using watchmakers' tools.

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