Makes, repairs, cleans and adjusts watches and clocks.

Assembles parts and sub-assemblies of precision instruments and timepieces; dismantles precision instruments, timepieces, repairs and replaces defective parts, and reassembles articles using hand and power tools and specially designed machines; tests circuits in electronic timepieces; may estimate costs and prepare quotes for repairs.

• Works indoors in small workshops, usually associated with jewellery shops.
• Work spaces will usually be adequately heated and ventilated.

• The physical demand is light.
• Employees can sit or stand and move between workbenches, repairing and manufacturing watch parts and serving retail customers.
• Stretching up or across is not required as employees mainly work with small precision mechanisms.
• Squatting, crouching or kneeling is not required.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not required.
• Lifting, carrying or moving items of significant weight is not required, other than the occasional carrying of clocks but is unlikely to exceed a light physical demand.
• Repetitive movements are required, with extensive use of hands for precision work.
• Driving is not required.
• Small power and hand tools such as tweezers are used when picking up watch parts. Employees will also use magnifying glasses, precise electronic testing equipment, strong lighting/lamps, soldering irons, a precision lathe and cleaning equipment.
• Bending is frequently required over workbenches.
• Mental skills necessary include technical, diagnostic, problem-solving, and communication skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience. (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.