clock and watchmaker

Clock and watchmakers make mechanical or electronic clocks and watches. They use precision hand tools or automated machinery to assemble the timing devices. Clock and watchmakers may also repair clocks or watches. They can work in workshops or in factories.

Alternative Labels

maker of watchers

electronic clockmaker

clock maker

mechanical watchmaker

clockmaker

maker of clocks

mechanical clockmaker

electronic watchmaker

clock and watchmaker

watch maker

watchmaker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

inspect quality of products attach clock hands perform product testing wear appropriate protective gear use watchmaker's tools oversee quality control attach clock cases attach clock dials mount clock wheelwork inspect clocks repair clocks

Essential Knowledge

time-display methods watches and jewellery products components of clocks

Optional Skills and Competences

use specialised tools in electric repairs sell clocks read standard blueprints monitor machine operations advise customers on jewellery and watches use precision tools develop production line operate precision measuring equipment design clocks operate engraving equipment apply restoration techniques develop product design engrave patterns estimate value of clocks estimate value of used jewellery and watches operate metal polishing equipment change watch battery apply precision metalworking techniques advise customers on clocks use CAD software assemble electrical components maintain jewels and watches attach pendulums estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance operate precision machinery maintain clocks repair electronic components perform resource planning communicate with customers

Optional Knowledge

micromechanics types of watches characteristics of precious metals electronics electric clocks mechanical clocks timing devices conservation techniques precision mechanics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/11eb55d3-4dbe-45c5-a6ce-f04ae843c938

Status

released

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