Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 3.38 | 06/2010 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.25 | 06/2010 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 3.25 | 06/2010 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.0 | 06/2010 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 2.88 | 06/2010 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 2.88 | 06/2010 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 4.0 | 06/2008 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.88 | 06/2008 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.5 | 06/2008 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.38 | 06/2008 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.38 | 06/2008 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.12 | 06/2008 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and loupes. | Core | 53 | 06/2008 |
| Observe operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement, and to diagnose causes of defects. | Core | 54 | 06/2008 |
| Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers' tools, and loupes. | Core | 53 | 06/2008 |
| Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures. | Core | 54 | 06/2008 |
| Disassemble timepieces such as watches, clocks, and chronometers so that repairs can be made. | Core | 53 | 06/2008 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.74 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.61 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.12 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.19 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.14 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.0 | 11/2023 |