7311 Precision-instrument Makers and Repairers
Precision-instrument makers and repairers make, calibrate, repair, maintain, adjust and install mechanical watches and clocks, and nautical, meteorological, optical and other precision instruments and equipment, and set them for correct performance. Tasks include - (a) repairing, cleaning and adjusting mechanisms of timing instruments such as watches and clocks; (b) adjusting timing regulators, using calipers, watch-rate recorders and tweezers; (c) cleaning, rinsing and drying timepiece parts, using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines; (d) testing timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments; (e) testing accuracy of meters, gauges, indicators, or other recording or controlling instruments to locate defective components and for conformity with standards; (f) calibrating instruments or scales, using hand tools, computer or electronic devices; (g) inspecting components, connections and drive mechanisms to detect defects; (h) assembling instruments and devices such as barometers, control valves, gyroscopes, hygrometers, speedometers, tachometers and thermostats; (i) testing, calibrating and adjusting electronic, mercurial, aneroid and other types of meteorological instruments for compliance with printed specifications and schematic diagrams, using voltmeters, oscilloscopes, tube testers and other test instruments; (j) adjusting and repairing masts, supporting structures, clearance lights, control panels, control cabling and wiring, and other electrical and mechanical devices; (k) repairing and setting optical instruments such as microscopes, telescopes, theodolites and sextants; (l) checking whether assembled units conform to specifications and ensuring stipulated performance and sensitivity by standard tests. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Instrument/meteorological maker - Photographic equipment repairer - Surgical instrument maker - Watchmaker Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Orthopaedic appliance maker - 3214 - Locksmith - 7222 - Machine tool operator - 7223 - Watch assembler - 8212.
Where 7311 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
- >7 Craft and Related Trades Workers
- >>73 Handicraft and Printing Workers
- >>>731 Handicraft Workers
- >>>>7311 Precision-instrument Makers and Repairers
- >>>>7311 Precision-instrument Makers and Repairers
7311 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- 11eb55d3-4dbe-45c5-a6ce-f04ae843c938broadclock and watchmaker
- 15d5636f-7714-4697-850a-67b7f7cb3837broadoptical instrument assembler
- 1a953e5a-f53f-461d-818b-6b2e655a751fbroadwatch and clock repairer
- 2ada3e89-9159-49e7-88f7-4dd435fd95acbroadoptical instrument repairer
- bca063d2-a904-45db-b3f4-0fd7e681753ebroadsurgical instrument maker
- dec7ed73-8688-4328-bc50-c72d31b25956broadprecision instrument assembler
Other ISCO-08 codes under 7311 Precision-instrument Makers and Repairers
- 7312Musical Instrument Makers and Tuners
- 7313Jewellery and Precious Metal Workers
- 7314Potters and Related Workers
- 7315Glass Makers, Cutters, Grinders and Finishers
- 7316Signwriters, Decorative Painters, Engravers and Etchers
- 7317Handicraft Workers in Wood, Basketry and Related Materials
- 7318Handicraft Workers in Textile, Leather and Related Materials
- 7319Handicraft Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 7311?
- ISCO-08 7311 is "Precision-instrument Makers and Repairers". Precision-instrument makers and repairers make, calibrate, repair, maintain, adjust and install mechanical watches and clocks, and nautical, meteorological, optical and other precision instruments and equipment, and set them for correct performance. Tasks include - (a) repairing, cleaning and adjusting mechanisms of timing instruments such as watches and clocks; (b) adjusting timing regulators, using calipers, watch-rate recorders and tweezers; (c) cleaning, rinsing and drying timepiece parts, using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines; (d) testing timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments; (e) testing accuracy of meters, gauges, indicators, or other recording or controlling instruments to locate defective components and for conformity with standards; (f) calibrating instruments or scales, using hand tools, computer or electronic devices; (g) inspecting components, connections and drive mechanisms to detect defects; (h) assembling instruments and devices such as barometers, control valves, gyroscopes, hygrometers, speedometers, tachometers and thermostats; (i) testing, calibrating and adjusting electronic, mercurial, aneroid and other types of meteorological instruments for compliance with printed specifications and schematic diagrams, using voltmeters, oscilloscopes, tube testers and other test instruments; (j) adjusting and repairing masts, supporting structures, clearance lights, control panels, control cabling and wiring, and other electrical and mechanical devices; (k) repairing and setting optical instruments such as microscopes, telescopes, theodolites and sextants; (l) checking whether assembled units conform to specifications and ensuring stipulated performance and sensitivity by standard tests. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Instrument/meteorological maker - Photographic equipment repairer - Surgical instrument maker - Watchmaker Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Orthopaedic appliance maker - 3214 - Locksmith - 7222 - Machine tool operator - 7223 - Watch assembler - 8212.
- How does ISCO-08 7311 map to other classification systems?
- 7311 Precision-instrument Makers and Repairers has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (11eb55d3-4dbe-45c5-a6ce-f04ae843c938, 15d5636f-7714-4697-850a-67b7f7cb3837, 1a953e5a-f53f-461d-818b-6b2e655a751f, +3 more); SOC 2018 (49-1011, 49-9061, 49-9062, +2 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 7311?
- 7311 Precision-instrument Makers and Repairers sits under 7311 Precision-instrument Makers and Repairers in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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