Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing devices with electrical or electronic components.
- O*NET-SOC code
51-2061.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $27,880 | $29,040 | $62,620 | $72,740 | $78,270 |
By state (1)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $71,770 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1-2 | 0.935 |
| 2 | Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | 1-2 | 0.933 |
| 3 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 3 | 0.931 |
| 4 | Printing Press Operators | 1-2 | 0.930 |
| 5 | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | 1-2 | 0.927 |
| 6 | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 1-2 | 0.927 |
| 7 | Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | 1-2 | 0.926 |
| 8 | Tool and Die Makers | 3 | 0.926 |
| 9 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | 3 | 0.924 |
| 10 | Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1-2 | 0.920 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Operations Monitoring | 1.50 | 0.935 |
| Boilermakers | Operation and Control | 1.26 | 0.908 |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | Troubleshooting | 1.00 | 0.907 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Operations Monitoring | 1.38 | 0.907 |
| Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Operations Monitoring | 1.25 | 0.905 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters, excluding software Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| SAP software | 14 of 20 | 2.3x |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | 6 of 20 | 4.8x |
| CNC Mastercam | 3 of 20 | 17.3x |
| PTC Creo Parametric | 5 of 20 | 5.4x |
| Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software | 3 of 20 | 15.4x |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | 9 of 20 | 2.4x |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | 4 of 20 | 6.2x |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | 3 of 20 | 6.6x |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | 4 of 20 | 3.1x |
| Microsoft Word | 20 of 20 | 1.2x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 2.75 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 2.62 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.25 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.25 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Science | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.62 | not rated |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.50 |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.61 | 4.64 |
| Mathematics | 3.02 | 3.21 |
| Production and Processing | 2.80 | 3.27 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.72 | 3.51 |
| Education and Training | 2.62 | 3.24 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.41 | 2.47 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.29 | 2.04 |
| Administration and Management | 2.02 | 1.45 |
| Physics | 1.97 | 1.84 |
| English Language | 1.95 | 1.96 |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.89 | 1.18 |
| Psychology | 1.86 | 1.64 |
| Design | 1.83 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.70 | 1.41 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.68 | 1.14 |
| Public Safety and Security | 1.62 | 1.28 |
| Administrative | 1.59 | not rated |
| Communications and Media | 1.39 | not rated |
| Chemistry | 1.36 | 1.05 |
| Transportation | 1.35 | 0.77 |
| Telecommunications | 1.31 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.28 | 0.56 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.26 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.15 | not rated |
| Law and Government | 1.15 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.04 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.00 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.00 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.00 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.00 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.00 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.00 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.00 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Finger Dexterity | 4.00 | not rated |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Near Vision | 3.50 | 3.88 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.38 | 3.25 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.38 | 3.00 |
| Visualization | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Information Ordering | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Control Precision | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Speech Recognition | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Selective Attention | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Depth Perception | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.62 | 2.88 |
| Written Expression | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Time Sharing | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Far Vision | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Response Orientation | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Originality | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Reaction Time | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.25 | 1.88 |
| Rate Control | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Number Facility | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Memorization | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| Static Strength | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.62 | 1.00 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Night Vision | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Sound Localization | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Trunk Strength | 1.25 | not rated |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Dynamic Strength | 1.00 | not rated |
| Explosive Strength | 1.00 | not rated |
| Extent Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Gross Body Coordination | 1.00 | not rated |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 1.00 | not rated |
| Stamina | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Office software hot
- At Your Service Software At Your Service Repair
- Inventory control software
- Maplesoft Maple
- Retail sales software
- Web browser software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
No metro meets the threshold.