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Precision Instrument Makers and Repairers

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

Average Salary

£29,493

New workers start around £17,817. Normal pay is £29,493 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £47,835.

Jobs

22,273

The number of jobs in the career for the current year.

Daily Tasks

  • Tests, adjusts and repairs precision and optical instruments.

  • Positions, aligns and secures optical lenses in mounts.

  • Checks prepared parts for accuracy using measuring equipment, assembles parts and adjusts as necessary using hand and machine tools.

  • Carries out service tasks such as cleaning, oiling and regulating.

  • Tests completed timepiece for accuracy using electronic or other test equipment.

  • Tests watches and clocks for repair to diagnose faults and removes, repairs or replaces damaged and worn parts.

  • Marks out and machines aluminium, brass, steel and plastics using machine tools such as grinders, lathes and shapers.

  • Examines drawings or specifications to determine appropriate methods, materials and sequence of operation.

Hard skills

Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.

  • Calibration

  • Dual Fuel Smart Meter

  • Smart Meter Systems

  • Instrumentation

  • Calibration Technician

Soft skills

Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.

  • Customer Service

  • Communications

  • Management

  • Detail Oriented

  • Microsoft Excel

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People in these types of job started their career paths after studying courses like the ones below.