Description
Other repairers and servicers repair and service a wide variety of products, such as cameras, scales, musical instruments, coin machines, vending machines, sporting goods and other miscellaneous products and equipment. They are employed by product specialty repair shops and service establishments.
Job Titles
- Bicycle repairer
- Camera repairer
- Meter repairer
- Piano repairer
- Scale repairer
- Sewing machine servicer – domestic
- Sporting goods repairer
- Vending machine repairer
Main Duties
- Inspect products to determine the requirement for repair
- Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
- Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
- Perform routine maintenance
- May calibrate products using hand tools.
Workplaces
- Product specialty repair shops
- Service establishments
Skills
- Equipment and Tool Selection
- Preventative Maintenance
- Quality Control Testing
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
Abilities
- Finger Dexterity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Auditory Attention
- Body Flexibility
- Colour Perception
Personal Attributes
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Independence
- Stress Tolerance
Similar Occupations
- Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (72014)
- Locksmiths (72999.02)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be good for Other repairers and servicers (73209) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Other repairers and servicers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Other repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- 63% of other repairers and servicers work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 22% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $18.25 | $20.00 | $34.00 |
| Canada | $15.38 | $21.00 | $33.00 |
Training
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