Description

Appliance servicers and repairers service and repair domestic and commercial appliances. They are employed by repair shops, appliance service companies and repair departments of retail and wholesale establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Job Titles

• Domestic window air conditioner mechanic
• Domestic window air conditioner repairer
• Electric tool repairer
• Electrical appliance servicer
• Portable appliance repairman/woman
• Vacuum cleaner repairer

Main Duties

• Repair small electrical appliances, such as lawn and garden equipment and power tools
• Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction
• Observe operation of appliance and conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
• Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals and replace or repair parts or components using hand tools and soldering equipment
• Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed.

Workplaces

• Appliance repair service companies
• Repair departments of retail and wholesale establishments
• Repair shops
• Self-employed

Skills

• Equipment and Tool Selection
• Repairing
• Preventative Maintenance
• Quality Control Testing
• Setting Up

Abilities

• Hearing Sensitivity
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Body Flexibility
• Finger Dexterity
• Manual Dexterity

Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Independence

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Source: OaSIS