Is being a watch or clock assembler a good fit for you?
Assembles and adjusts clocks and watches with very small, precise parts. Checks that they keep accurate time.
What the work involves
- Assembles and installs parts of watches and clocks using watchmakers' tools and magnifying lenses.
- Watches the moving parts to check accuracy and find the cause of faults.
- Tests how watch parts work and fit using electronic testers, tweezers and watchmakers' tools.
- Replaces specified parts to repair faulty watches and clocks.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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Free. About 15 minutes. No account.