5224- PRECISION INSTRUMENT MAKERS AND REPAIRERS

Job Title: 

PRECISION INSTRUMENT MAKERS AND REPAIRERS

Alternate Titles: 

Calibration engineer,Horologist,Instrument maker,Instrument mechanic,Instrument technician,Optical technician,Precision engineer,Watchmaker

Job Description: 

Precision instrument makers and repairers make, calibrate, test and repair precision and optical instruments such as barometers, compasses, cameras, calibrators, watches, clocks and chronometers.

Education: 

Some GCSEs/S grades qualifications may be required. Training is usually via an apprenticeship including work experience and practical and technical training leading to recognised awards.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 5
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 11.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • examines drawings or specifications to determine appropriate methods, materials and sequence of operation;
  • marks out and machines aluminium, brass, steel and plastics using machine tools such as grinders, lathes and shapers;
  • tests watches and clocks for repair to diagnose faults and removes, repairs or replaces damaged and worn parts;
  • tests completed timepiece for accuracy using electronic or other test equipment;
  • carries out service tasks such as cleaning, oiling and regulating;
  • checks prepared parts for accuracy using measuring equipment, assembles parts and adjusts as necessary using hand and machine tools;
  • positions, aligns and secures optical lenses in mounts;
  • tests, adjusts and repairs precision and optical instruments.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK