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Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
Production · SOC 51-2061
3.9% AI Exposure — Medium
$62,620
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
—
Proj. Annual Openings
250
Employment (OEWS 2025)
96/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure3.9%
AI Resiliency96/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure0.8%
Top Skills
1.Repairing
2.Troubleshooting
3.Quality Control Analysis
4.Operations Monitoring
5.Active Listening
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing devices with electrical or electronic components.
Common titles: Calibration Specialist, Calibrator, Clockmaker, Horologist, Time Stamp Assembler, Watch Technician
Representative 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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Repair precision devices or workpieces.
- •Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
- •Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.
- •Inspect timing devices.
- •Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces.
Tools & Technologies
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Related Occupations
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
0.5%
Avg AI Exposure
1
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 3.9% | 0.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 4% Bright |
| Median Salary | $62,620 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 96/100 | N/A |