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

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

Essential Knowledge

watches and jewellery products components of clocks time-display methods

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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