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Repair precision devices or workpieces

This is physical, in-person work with real objects, tools, equipment and places that change from day to day. AI can't do it for you.

Part of Repair workpieces or products, under the O*NET work activity group Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 6 stays human).

Tasks built on this activity

• Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures.Stays human Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
• Maintain or repair measurement devices or equipment used for calibration testing.Stays human Calibration Technologists and Technicians
• Repair gas and oil meters and gauges.Stays human Wellhead Pumpers
• Tighten or replace loose jewels, using watchmakers' tools.Stays human Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
• Change timing weights on balance wheels to correct deficient timing.Stays human Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters

Tasks where it is part of the work

• Make repairs, such as enlarging or reducing ring sizes, soldering pieces of jewelry together, and replacing broken clasps and mountings.Stays human Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers