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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Salary Information
Watch and Clock Repairers: $60,690 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | General |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | General |
| Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies. | General |
| Reassemble equipment after repair. | General |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Estimate costs for labor or materials. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures. | General |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | General |
| Repair electronic equipment. | General |
| Clean workpieces or finished products. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | Maintenance |
| Confer with customers or users to assess problems. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| GrenSoft WorkTracer | Project management software |
| IBM Lotus Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Sage Software Sage50 | Accounting software |
| Upland Consulting Group Repair Traq | Project management software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| WatchWare Repair Shop | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Master Watchmaker of the 21st Century | American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Watchmaker of the 21st Century | American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute | Not Available |