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How to become timing device assemblers and adjusterseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$62,620
25th–75th pct. $29,040–$72,740
Top pay (est.)
$101,800
Top 10% $78,270
Pay in 5 years
$71,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$80,500est.
$69,300–$93,500
Outlook score
37/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
43%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−6.1%
BLS 2025–35

How to become timing device assemblers and adjusters

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters

Key skills

Repairing
3.1
Equipment Maintenance
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.9
Quality Control Analysis
2.8
Complex Problem Solving
2.8
Operation and Control
2.6
Troubleshooting
2.6
Judgment and Decision Making
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.6
Engineering and Technology
3.5
Production and Processing
3.3
Education and Training
3.2
Mathematics
3.2
Customer and Personal Service
2.5
Computers and Electronics
2.0
English Language
2.0

What the work involves

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentControlling Machines and ProcessesHandling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsThinking CreativelyInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessVisualizationManual DexterityInformation OrderingOral Expression

Education of workers

High school diploma
91%
Professional degree
4%
Less than high school
2%
Post-secondary certificate
1%
Some college
1%

Training before entry

3–6 months
35%
2–4 years
28%
None / short demo
9%
6–12 months
7%
1–3 months
3%

Related work experience

2–4 years
32%
1–3 months
27%
None
16%
6–12 months
8%
4–6 years
4%
Up to 1 month
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as timing device assemblers and adjusters

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.