Power tool repair technician

Code 7412.10

Power tool repair technicians identify defects and repair electrically powered tools such as drills, chainsaws, lawn mowers and grinding machines. They disassemble, test and replace defective parts in tools. Power tools repair technicians advise customers on maintenance products and methods for their equipment. They may sell such products.

Essential skills

Skills and competences

  • apply company policies
  • calibrate electronic instruments
  • disassemble engines
  • disassemble machines
  • lift heavy weights
  • maintain records of maintenance interventions
  • maintain equipment
  • maintain customer service
  • assemble machines
  • provide customer follow-up services
  • provide customer information related to repairs
  • replace defect components
  • repair power tools
  • perform test run
  • use specialised tools in electric repairs
  • use wire hand tools
  • use repair manuals

Transversal competences

  • advise on equipment maintenance
  • mechanical tools
  • use power tools

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences