How to become a timing device assemblers and adjuster

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

Steps to get there

Most employers expect usually requires a high school diploma or ged, though some occupations may not..Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.

What timing device assemblers and adjusters do

• Observe operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement, and to diagnose causes of defects.
• Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures.
• Clean and lubricate timepiece parts and assemblies, using solvents, buff sticks, and oil.
• Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and loupes.
• Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers' tools, and loupes.
• Disassemble timepieces such as watches, clocks, and chronometers so that repairs can be made.

Skills that matter most

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Writing
• Active Learning
• Learning Strategies

Is timing device assemblers and adjuster a good career?

On the numbers, this job pays above the typical job. Median pay is 23% above the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters salary by state and city

Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.