Instrument Maker: A description for the instrument maker job
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Instrument Maker: Mechanical technician, parts mechanic, precision-instrument and tool maker, precision-mechanical-instrument maker Fabricates, modifies, or repairs mechanical instruments or mechanical assemblies of electrical or electronic instruments, for example chronometric timing devices, barographs, thermostats, seismographs, and servomechanisms, applying knowledge of mechanics, metal properties, shop mathematics, and machining procedures and using machine tools, welding and heat-treating equipment, precision measuring instruments, and handtools: Measures, marks, and scribes stock, for example silver, nickel, platinum, steel, ivory, and plastic, following blueprints and engineering sketches, and using square, rule, and scribe to lay out workpiece for machining [LAY-OUT WORKER (machine shop)]. Sets up and operates machine tools, for example lathes, drill presses, punch presses, milling machines, grinders, brakes, and lapping and polishing machines, to machine parts to specifications [MACHINIST (machine shop)]. Anneals and tempers metal parts [HEAT TREATER (heat treating) I]. Assembles parts in jig and brazes or welds. Fits and installs precision components, for example timing devices, springs, balance mechanisms, and gear trains, in housing, using jeweler’s lathe, tweezers, loupe, and handtools. Verifies dimensions of parts and installation of components, using measuring instruments, for example micrometer, calipers, and electronic gauges. Coats assembled instrument with protective finish, for example lacquer or enamel, using spray gun. May also install wiring and electrical components to specifications. May also set up and operate machines to fabricate dies for punch presses [DIE MAKER, BENCH, STAMPING (machine shop)]. May also be designated according to product assembled.
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