Watch and Clock Repairers 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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- Watch and Clock Repairers
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What do they typically do
- Disassemble timepieces and inspect them for defective, worn, misaligned, or rusty parts
- Clean, rinse, and dry timepiece parts, using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines
- Reassemble timepieces, replacing glass faces and batteries, before returning them to customers
- Oil moving parts of timepieces
- Estimate repair costs and timepiece values
- Repair or replace broken, damaged, or worn parts on timepieces, using lathes, drill presses, and hand tools
- Test timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments
- Order supplies, including replacement parts, for timing instruments
- Record quantities and types of timepieces repaired, serial and model numbers of items, work performed, and charges for repairs
- Gather information from customers about a timepiece's problems and its service history
- Fabricate parts for watches and clocks, using small lathes and other machines
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -3.0%
Job Openings 2
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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