Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Timing Device Assemblers:
39.5%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Low
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
There are a reasonable number of sources for this result, but there is some disagreement between them.
AI Resilience Report forTiming Device Assemblers and Adjusters
$62,620 median salary•0 annual openings•SOC Code: 51-2061.00
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
This career sits in the "Somewhat Resilient" zone because AI and robotics are genuinely changing parts of the work, especially in areas like quality inspection, machining, and maintenance prediction, but the most delicate hands-on tasks (like bending hairsprings or fine-tuning a movement) still require skilled human touch that machines cannot fully replicate. The good news is that a real shortage of trained watchmakers actually makes AI tools feel more like helpful assistants than threats, since they help experienced workers handle more without pushing people out.
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This role is somewhat resilient
This career sits in the "Somewhat Resilient" zone because AI and robotics are genuinely changing parts of the work, especially in areas like quality inspection, machining, and maintenance prediction, but the most delicate hands-on tasks (like bending hairsprings or fine-tuning a movement) still require skilled human touch that machines cannot fully replicate. The good news is that a real shortage of trained watchmakers actually makes AI tools feel more like helpful assistants than threats, since they help experienced workers handle more without pushing people out.
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Timing Device Assemblers
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How can Timing Device Assemblers prepare for AI?
Latest AI news for Timing Device Assemblers
The article highlights that jobs requiring manual skills and judgment, like those of Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters, are less likely to be fully automated. These roles often involve complex problem-solving and attention to detail, which AI struggles to replicate. Students can find reassurance in this, knowing their hands-on skills and ability to adapt will keep them valuable in the workforce. Emphasizing empathy and craftsmanship can further enhance their job resilience in an evolving technological landscape.
More Career Info
Career: Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
They put together and fine-tune clocks and timers to make sure they work accurately and keep the correct time.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$62,620
Jobs (2025)
200
Growth (2025-35)
-6.1%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Bend inner coils of springs away from or toward collets, using tweezers, to locate centers of collets in centers of springs, and to correct errors resulting from faulty colleting of coils.
2
Bend parts, such as hairsprings, pallets, barrel covers, and bridges, to correct deficiencies in truing or endshake, using tweezers.
3
Examine and adjust hairspring assemblies to ensure horizontal and circular alignment of hairsprings, using calipers, loupes, and watchmakers' tools.
4
Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and loupes.
5
Tighten or replace loose jewels, using watchmakers' tools.
6
Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures.
7
Mount hairsprings and balance wheel assemblies between jaws of truing calipers.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
