skillfactor-pipeline/skills/clock-and-watchmaker/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — clock and watchmaker

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 49-9064.00 (Watch and Clock Repairers).

Task statements

• [Core] Oil moving parts of timepieces.
• [Core] Repair or replace broken, damaged, or worn parts on timepieces, using lathes, drill presses, and hand tools.
• [Core] Clean, rinse, and dry timepiece parts, using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines.
• [Core] Disassemble timepieces and inspect them for defective, worn, misaligned, or rusty parts, using loupes.
• [Core] Reassemble timepieces, replacing glass faces and batteries, before returning them to customers.
• [Core] Test timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments.
• [Core] Fabricate parts for watches and clocks, using small lathes and other machines.
• [Core] Estimate repair costs and timepiece values.
• [Core] Perform regular adjustment and maintenance on timepieces, watch cases, and watch bands.
• [Core] Adjust timing regulators, using truing calipers, watch-rate recorders, and tweezers.
• [Core] Record quantities and types of timepieces repaired, serial and model numbers of items, work performed, and charges for repairs.
• [Core] Gather information from customers about a timepiece's problems and its service history.
• [Core] Test and replace batteries and other electronic components.
• [Core] Demagnetize mechanisms, using demagnetizing machines.
• [Core] Order supplies, including replacement parts, for timing instruments.

Detailed work activities

• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
• Clean workpieces or finished products.
• Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
• Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies.
• Estimate costs for labor or materials.
• Fabricate parts or components.
• Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
• Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
• Maintain work equipment or machinery.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Reassemble equipment after repair.
• Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
• Repair electronic equipment.
• Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
• Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.