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Assembler, Watch Train

DOT Code: 715.381-014

Industry: clock & watch

Assembles, inspects, and adjusts watch train (center, third, fourth, and escape wheels with pinions), using watchmaker's tools, loupe, and holding fixture: Examines parts to ensure freedom from defects, using loupe. Positions pillar plate in holding fixture and inserts pivots of wheel staffs into holes drilled in pillar plate jewels, using tweezers. Positions train bridge over wheels, aligns pivots with jewels in bridge, and screws bridge to pillar plate, using tweezers and screwdriver. Inspects assembled watch train for meshing of wheels and pinions and endshake (vertical play) of wheels, using tweezers and loupe [Inspector, Watch Train (clock & watch)]. Moves jeweled bearings specified distance to correct deficient endshake, using micrometer and hand staking tool.

GOE: 06.01.04 STRENGTH: S GED: R4 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77