Assembler (Clock & Watch)

Aliases: Watch Fixer, Watch Maker, Clock Assembler

Industry/Sector(s): Handicrafts and Carpets

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Assembler (Clock & Watch) is expected to perform include:

Assembling and installing chime-controlling mechanisms in master clocks according to blueprints and sketches, using watchmaker's tools
Bolting mounting casting which houses clock and chiming mechanisms to inner rear panel of master clock case
Installing toggle switch and cut-off secondaries, for opening and closing chime-mechanism circuit on panel, and making wire connections
Disassembling, examining, repairing, or adjusting spring-wound clock, and reassembling clock adding strike -control parts, such as hour-strike spring to hour mechanism, night-spot cut-out to hour hand sleeve-wheel, and minute-mercury ring to minute mechanism
Bolting assembled clock mechanism in position on mounting casting
Assembling parts, such as dial, hour and minute hands, contact springs, motor drum and condenser, and making wire connections to complete master clock mechanism
Installing completed assembly into master clock case

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It requires one to be on their feet
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Watch companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ²

Minimum - Diploma in Engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

In-depth knowledge about assembling and installing chime controlled mechanisms in the master clock
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
Ability to inspect movement for accuracy, diagnose the cause of defects and replace defective parts
Well-versed in assembling electric clocks using hand-tools
Knowledge of fabricating parts for watches and clocks using small lathes and other machines

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ³

All engineering colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Helper → Technician → Assembler (Clock & Watch) → Process Supervisor → Process Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For freshers - Rs 10,000 to Rs 11,000 per month
For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁵

Watch repair and services shops across India
Watch brands across India
Watch manufacturers across India

KEYWORDS

Watch Fixer
Watch Maker
Wrist Watch Repairer
Clock Repairer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7311.0300	Assembler (Clock & Watch)
ISCO 2008	7311	Precision Instrument Makers and Repairers
NIC 2008	26521; 26522	Manufacture of watches and clocks, including instrument panel clocks (except time-recording equipment); Manufacture of components for clocks and watches (springs, jewels, dials, hands, plates, bridges and other parts); watch and clock cases, including cases of precious metals.
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7
2	www.iimtindia.net www.dpgitm.com
3	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Handlooms-Handicrafts.pdf http://www.ibef.org/exports/handicrafts-industry-india.aspx http://www.rnrmarketresearch.com/blog/growth-in-the-indian-watch-industry.html http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-06-08/news/32124236_1_market-size-indian-market-assocham
4	http://dir.indiamart.com/indianexporters/w_clock.html http://yellowpages.sulekha.com/authorized-watch-repair-shops_contacts http://www.justdial.com/Hyderabad/wrist-watch-repair-and-services

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