Description
Assembles, calibrates, installs and overhauls mechanical precision instruments and equipment.
Skill Level
3
Alternative Titles
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Specializations
- Camera Repairer
- Scalemaker
- Scientific Instrument Maker and Repairer
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 3233 Precision Metal Trades Workers
Description
fabricate, assemble, maintain and repair metal precision instruments.
Tasks
- assembling parts and subassemblies of precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms
- dismantling precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms, repairing and replacing defective parts, and reassembling articles using hand and power tools and specially designed machines
- inscribing letters, figures and designs on surfaces of jewellery, trophies and other ornamental items
- installing security systems, changing tumblers in locks, changing locks, cutting keys and opening locks by manipulation
- calibrating precision instruments using standard weights and measures, jigs and fixtures, and hand tools to adjust and align parts and small balancing weights
- making blades for circular, band and other power saws and repairing, setting and sharpening blades for hand and power saws
- testing circuits in electronic timepieces
- may estimate costs and prepare quotes for repairs
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.