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Precision Instrument Makers and Repairers

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About this career

£29,974

Median salary

New workers start around £18,190.59. Normal pay is £29,974 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £47,166.23.
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Jobs

Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.

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.

Skills

Job postings

Active Learning
61
Mathematics
58
Critical Thinking
58
Speaking
58
Active Listening
51
Reading Comprehension
51
Science
50
Writing
48
Monitoring
48
Learning Strategies
39