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Assembles, inspects, and adjusts watch train, 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 of wheels, using tweezers and loupe [INSPECTOR, WATCH TRAIN]. Moves jeweled bearings specified distance to correct deficient endshake, using micrometer and hand staking tool.

Personality Traits


Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.

Salary and Education


How much does a Watch Train Assembler make?

Nationally: $20,000 – $48,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor





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