Table Clock Assembler
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that assembles parts of table clocks, adjusts and inspects them to complete the product.
Description
Table clock assemblers assemble parts such as gears, mainsprings, dials, and hands by hand or using dedicated tools, and perform timing adjustments and inspections to ensure precise operation. Based on work instructions and assembly diagrams, they use tools like screwdrivers, tweezers, press-fit machines, and microscopes to assemble and attach fine parts. After assembly, they check operation and measure time accuracy, removing defective products. In line work or small-batch, multi-variety production environments, they also participate in improvement activities to maintain quality and improve work efficiency.
Future Outlook
Even as automation and robotization advance, the demand for skilled technicians in fine adjustments and quality inspections is expected to continue to a certain extent.
Personality Traits
Dexterous Hands Skilled in Fine Work / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Assembly Operator → Line Leader → Production Engineering → Quality Control → Manufacturing Management
Required Skills
Observation with Microscope / Precision Parts Assembly / Timing Adjustment / Tool Operation
Recommended Skills
Improvement Activities / Mechanical Drawing Reading / Quality Inspection
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because incorrect assembly of fine parts leads to product defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of routine work and little opportunity for original idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because almost no arithmetic processing is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because they follow work procedures, there are few opportunities to make plans themselves. |
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