Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
SOC Code: 51-2061 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $26,811 | $34,570 | $42,349 | $50,107 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $26,811 | $34,570 | $42,349 | $50,107 |
| Akron, OH | $26,811 | $34,570 | $42,349 | $50,107 |
| Albany, OR | $26,811 | $34,570 | $42,349 | $50,107 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $26,811 | $34,570 | $42,349 | $50,107 |
| Alexandria, LA | $26,811 | $34,570 | $42,349 | $50,107 |
| Abilene, TX | $26,811 | $34,570 | $42,349 | $50,107 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $26,811 | $34,570 | $42,349 | $50,107 |
| Albany, GA | $26,811 | $34,570 | $42,349 | $50,107 |
| Altoona, PA | $26,811 | $34,570 | $42,349 | $50,107 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 3.4 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.2 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.2 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.8 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.6 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Production and Processing | 2.8 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.7 |
| Education and Training | 2.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.3 |
| Administration and Management | 2.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 91.4% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 4.2% |
| Less than high school | 2.3% |
| Some college | 1.2% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and loupes.
- Observe operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement, and to diagnose causes of defects.
- Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers' tools, and loupes.
- Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures.
- Disassemble timepieces such as watches, clocks, and chronometers so that repairs can be made.
- Clean and lubricate timepiece parts and assemblies, using solvents, buff sticks, and oil.
- Examine components of timepieces such as watches, clocks, or chronometers for defects, using loupes or microscopes.
- Bend parts, such as hairsprings, pallets, barrel covers, and bridges, to correct deficiencies in truing or endshake, using tweezers.
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