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Balance Assembler

DOT Code: 715.384-010

Industry: clock & watch

Screws watch balance and balance bridge assembly to pillar plate. Places pillar plate in holding fixture, and positions balance and bridge assembly on plate securing with screws. Tests balance for endshake (vertical play) by gently moving balance, using tweezers, and determining from experience if shake is within acceptable limits. Raises bridge slightly, using tweezers, or disassembles bridge and presses down on reverse side to correct shake. Touches oil-filled hypodermic needle to jewel to oil lower balance jewel prior to assembling. Observes minute parts with aid of loupe and handles parts with tweezers.

GOE: 06.02.23 STRENGTH: S GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77