Final Inspector: A description for the final inspector job
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Final Inspector – Adjuster and inspector, finishing inspector, watch-assembly inspector, watch inspector, final movement Inspects and tests watch and clock subassemblies and completed watch movements for mechanical and visual defects and makes adjustments to correct defects, using watchmaker’s tools and loupe: Inspects banking of pallet, lock, drop, and slide of escapement. Verifies that hairspring is level and centered [INSPECTOR, HAIRSPRING TRUING (watches industry)], and inspects and adjusts beat [PUT-IN-BEAT ADJUSTER (watches industry)]. Tests endshake (vertical play of wheels), using tweezers, to verify that shake is within acceptable limits. Examines spring to verify centering between regulator pins and centers regulator lever. Examines movement for scratches, and blows out dust or dirt, using airhose. Activates watch and clock movements and compares time indicated with master clock to verify accuracy of movements. Listens to movements in operation to detect excessive noise. Turns time and alarm shafts and pulls alarm buttons to test alarm mechanisms for freedom of movement. Examines external surfaces for defects, for example cracked or scratched cases or crystals, loose or misaligned hands, and faulty printing on dials. Oils or inspects oiling of pallet stones and jeweled bearings. Disassembles movement to point of error and replaces defective parts, using watchmaker’s tools. Observes minute parts with aid of loupe. May also clean parts with soft leather and polish case with chamois.
Job industry: watches industry
Other job descriptions:
Final Inspector
Hairspring Assembler
Hairspring Truer
Hairspring Vibrator
Hairspring 2Nspector
Watch Assembly Inspector
Watch Train Inspector
Location And Measurement Technician
Pallet Stone Inserter
Pallet Stone Positioner
Screwhead Polisher
Watch Assembler
Balance Assembler
Mechanism Inspector
Poising Inspector
Watch Parts Inspector
Dial Refinisher
Auto Clocks Repairer
Hand Stoner
Set Up Worker
Timing Adjuster
Barrel Finisher
Countersinker
Polisher 3
Balance Wheel Screw Hole Tapper
Tooth Polisher
Alarm Mechanism Adjuster
Movement Assembler
Balance Truer
Balance Bridge Assembler
Bench Hand 3
Beveler 2
Blocker 3
Balance Wheel Arm Burnisher
Burrer
Cannon Pinion Adjuster
Cap Jewel Plate Assembler
Caser
Clock Assembler
Collet Driller
Colleter
Crown Attacher
Crown Wheel Assembler
Crystal Cutter
Dial Screw Assembler
Dialer
Disassembler
Movement Assembly Final Inspector
Finer
Hairspring Adjuster
Balance Wheel Hand Filer
Hands Assembler
Barrel Assembly Inspector
Hairspring Truing Inspector
Hairspring I2Nspector
Wheel And Pinion Inspector
Jewel Inserter
Jewel Staker
Lacquerer 1
Mechanism Assembler
Oiler 1
Overcoiler
Pallet Assembler
Pallet Rectifier
Pearler
Regulator Pin Inserter
Dial Polisher
Put In Beat Adjuster
Set Staff Fitter
Staker
Hairspring Studder
Transferrer
Pinion And Wheel Truer
Collet Gluer
V Groove Cutter
Machine Deburrer
Driller And Broacher
End Polisher
Grinder 1A
Timing Inspector
Mainspring Winder And Oiler
Pinion Polisher
Balance Screwhead Polisher
Pierce And Shave Press Operator
Hand Profiler
Solderer 1