Watch and Clock Repairers

Employers

Approximately 2,780 watch and clock repairers are employed throughout the country. Jewelry and department stores and service outlets employ watch and clock repairers. Watch and clock manufacturers may also hire repairers to work in their service departments. Many people with these skills operate their own repair businesses either in a storefront or in their own homes.

Starting Out

Job seekers might check the listings for "jewelers" or "watch repair" in their local Yellow Pages or online and apply directly to any establishments that seem likely. Watch manufacturers can be contacted directly regarding job openings. Graduates of watch and clock repair training programs may get job search assistance their school's career services office. Local newspaper classified ads also post job openings in the field.

Associations post job openings or offer referral networks on their Web sites. Explore the sites and consider joining a local chapter to better access job leads, make contacts in the industry, and learn about developments in horology.