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Overview
Power tool repair technicians diagnose, dismantle, test and repair electrically powered tools such as drills, chainsaws, lawn mowers and grinding machines.
In job descriptions, look for fault finding, disassembly, replacement parts, test runs, calibration, soldering, maintenance records, customer advice, warranty handling and spare-parts stock.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Work usually starts with a faulty tool at the bench or counter. The technician listens to the user, opens the machine, tests electrical and mechanical parts, replaces worn components and confirms the tool runs safely.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include mechanical tools, disassembly, assembly, calibration, test runs, soldering, maintenance records, spare-parts handling and explaining care routines to customers.
Salary context
Salary context is shaped by workshop pace, range of tool brands, diagnostic depth, warranty work, customer contact, stock responsibility, lifting or bench work and whether sales advice is part of the role.
Career paths
Paths can lead to senior workshop technician, service coordinator, warranty specialist, parts adviser, equipment maintenance for larger fleets or broader electrical-mechanical repair work.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name the tool types, diagnostic equipment, replacement parts, soldering, test runs, customer counter work, invoices, warranty rules and responsibility for maintenance documentation.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Alternative labels
power compressor inspector
machine repairer
power compressor repairman
power tool maintainer
power tool equipment repairer
power tool repairman
power tool maintenance operative
power tool equipment operative
tool repair inspector
power tool equipment inspector
machine tool repair technician
power tool equipment operator
power tool mechanic
power tool craftsman
power compressor mechanic
power tool maintenance worker
power compression repairer
tool repair technician
hand tool repair technician
Occupation group
Electrical mechanics and fitters (7412)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8b8ae0a5-342c-43ae-b856-e1fea6fd6d1c |
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| ESCO code | 7412.10 |
| ISCO group | 7412 |
| Concept type | Occupation |