Watch Poising Worker
とけいしんぷくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician who precisely assembles movement parts, performs vibration adjustments, and conducts operational inspections.
Description
A watch poising worker is a specialist technician who assembles fine parts of mechanical watch movements (gears, mainsprings, balances, etc.) using specialized tools and microscopes. After assembly, they adjust vibration rates, measure beat errors, conduct precision tests, and manage quality to ensure timekeeping within specified error margins. With increasing demand for precision parts in luxury watches and IoT devices, manual dexterity and concentration are required.
Future Outlook
Stable outlook due to demand for precision parts in luxury watches, medical devices, and IoT devices. While automation is advancing, advanced manual skills will continue to be required in high-value markets.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands good at fine work / High concentration / Patient / Pays attention to details
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Assembler → Senior Assembler → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Leader → Production Engineering Engineer
Required Skills
Manual Dexterity / Measurement Instrument Operation / Microscope / Precision Assembly Skills / Understanding Work Instructions
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD Knowledge / English Document Reading / QC Activities / Tool Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight misalignments in fine parts can lead to malfunctions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because there is little face-to-face consultation or meetings, and work is mainly individual. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because processes are routine and there is little need for idea generation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly seated work with little heavy lifting or prolonged standing. |
Related Qualifications
- Watch Repair Technician
Aliases
- Watch Assembler
- Watch Movement Assembler
Related Jobs
- Optical Instrument Assembler
- Precision Instrument Assembler
- Watch Repairer