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Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters, and Calibrators
 
Description

Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters, and Calibrators - Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices, such as watches, clocks, or chronometers.

O*NET code 51-2093.00

 
Wages

The national average annual salary for this occupation is $32,300 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $15.53.

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New Mexico Local Wages for Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters & Calibrators
AreaEntry WageAverage WageExperienced Wage
National Annual$32,300
National Hourly$15.53
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For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.

 
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Job Growth

New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about - workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about percent and an estmated - will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about - openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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New Mexico Local Needs for Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters & Calibrators
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Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.

 
Education

Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters, and Calibrators usually need High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).

Education LevelPercentage
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)91%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession4%
Less than a High School Diploma2%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)1%
Some College Courses1%

Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.

Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.

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New Mexico Schools with programs for Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters & Calibrators
+ New Mexico State University- Albuquerque
Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeMachine Shop Technology/Assistant
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
+ Northern New Mexico College
Website:http://www.nnmc.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeMachine Shop Technology/Assistant
+ Northern New Mexico College - El Rito
Website:http://www.nnmc.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeMachine Shop Technology/Assistant
+ San Juan College
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeMachine Shop Technology/Assistant
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
+ San Juan College - East
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1742.asp
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeMachine Shop Technology/Assistant
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
+ San Juan College - West
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1740.asp
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeMachine Shop Technology/Assistant
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

 
License

No New Mexico occupational license is required.

 
WorkKeys Skill Levels

No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.

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Industires that Hire Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters, and Calibrators in New Mexico.
No industry employment data available.
 
Common Titles
  • Adjuster
  • Assembler
  • Assembler, Balance and Hairspring
  • Assembler, Chronometer
  • Assembler, Clock and Watch
  • Assembler, Watch Train
  • Banking Pin Adjuster
  • Barrel Assembler
  • Barrel Bridge Assembler
  • Barrel Endshake Adjuster
  • Calibrator
  • Chronometer Adjuster
  • Chronometer Assembler and Adjuster
  • Chronometer Balance and Hairspring Assembler
  • Dial Maker
  • Electrical Calibrator
  • Escapement Maker
  • Escapement Matcher
  • Hairspring Adjuster
  • Hairspring Assembler
  • Hairspring Setter
  • Hairspring Staker
  • Hairspring Truer
  • Hairspring Vibrator
  • Manufacturing Assembler
  • Pallet Stone Inserter
  • Pallet Stone Positioner
  • Poiser
  • Timing Adjuster
  • Truer
  • Watch Assembler

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