Precision Metal Trades Workers
Precision Metal Trades Workers fabricate, assemble, maintain and repair metal precision instruments.
Fun facts
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Moderate Future Growth
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1528 Weekly Pay Before Tax
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84% full-time Full-Time Share
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7% female Gender Share
Tasks
There are many tasks done by precision metal trades workers. A few are listed below:
- assembling parts and subassemblies of precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms
- dismantling precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms, repairing and replacing defective parts, and reassembling articles using hand and power tools and specially designed machines
- inscribing letters, figures and designs on surfaces of jewellery, trophies and other ornamental items
- installing security systems, changing tumblers in locks, changing locks, cutting keys and opening locks by manipulation
- calibrating precision instruments using standard weights and measures, jigs and fixtures, and hand tools to adjust and align parts and small balancing weights
- making blades for circular, band and other power saws and repairing, setting and sharpening blades for hand and power saws
- testing circuits in electronic timepieces
- may estimate costs and prepare quotes for repairs
Specific occupations
- Engraver
- Gunsmith
- Locksmith
- Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
- Saw Maker and Repairer
- Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
- Safemaker
- Camera Repairer
- Scalemaker
- Scientific Instrument Maker and Repairer
- Saw Sharpener