Engineering ServicesElectrical and electronic trades workersISCO 7412
power tool repair technician
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.
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Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (20)
mechanical toolsmechanical toolsVarious type of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.apply company policiesapply company policiesApply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.maintain records of maintenance interventionsmaintain records of maintenance interventionsKeep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.disassemble machinesdisassemble machinesDisassemble machines following defined procedures and inventory for the suitable handling of parts. Ensure that machines can be reassembled following disassembly.perform test runperform test runPerform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, ...maintain equipmentmaintain equipmentRegularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.use power toolsuse power toolsOperate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.use specialised tools in electric repairsuse specialised tools in electric repairsUse of a variety of specialised tools, instruments and machines, such as presses, drills and grinders. Employ them to carry out repairs in a safety manner.advise on equipment maintenanceadvise on equipment maintenanceAdvise customers on the appropriate products, methods and, if necessary, interventions to ensure proper maintenance and prevent premature damage of an object or an installation.use repair manualsuse repair manualsApply the information, such as periodic maintenance charts, step by step repair instructions, troubleshooting information and overhaul procedures to perform routine maintenance and repairs.maintain customer servicemaintain customer serviceKeep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requ...use wire hand toolsuse wire hand toolsBe able to use wire hand tools, such as crimp tools, cable strippers, and cable cutters.assemble machinesassemble machinesPut together devices, and components according to drawings. Program and install the components where needed.replace defect componentsreplace defect componentsRemove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.calibrate electronic instrumentscalibrate electronic instrumentsCorrect and adjust the reliability of an electronic instrument by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is done in regular i...lift heavy weightslift heavy weightsLift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.provide customer information related to repairsprovide customer information related to repairsInform customers about necessary repairs or replacements, discuss products, services and costs, include accurate technical information.repair power toolsrepair power toolsProvide repair and routine level checks for power tools, such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, repair engine failures, repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions or body damage and replace ...disassemble enginesdisassemble enginesDisassemble internal combustion engines, generators, pumps, transmissions and other components of mechanical equipment.provide customer follow-up servicesprovide customer follow-up servicesRegister, follow-up, solve and respond to customer requests, complaints and after-sales services.
Optional (20)
principles of mechanical engineeringprinciples of mechanical engineeringThe principles of mechanical engineering, physics, and materials science.manage schedule of tasksmanage schedule of tasksMaintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.order suppliesorder suppliesCommand products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.maintain edged hand toolsmaintain edged hand toolsIdentify and repair defects in a hand tool handle or shaft. Ensure the tool is in safe working condition. Identify defective and dull cutting edges in tools and use appropriate equipment to sharpen th...lubricate engineslubricate enginesApply motor oil to engines to lubricate internal combustion engines in order to reduce wear, to clean and to cool the engine.manage a small-to-medium businessmanage a small-to-medium businessManage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.maintain relationship with suppliersmaintain relationship with suppliersBuild a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.maintain work area cleanlinessmaintain work area cleanlinessKeep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.ensure compliance with warranty contractsensure compliance with warranty contractsImplement and monitor repairs and/or replacements by the supplier in compliance with warranty contracts.repair battery componentsrepair battery componentsRepair battery components through replacing cells, repairing wiring, or spot-welding cells.provide power connection from bus barsprovide power connection from bus barsProvide power connection from copper or metal busbars.maintain professional administrationmaintain professional administrationFile and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.sharpen edged toolssharpen edged toolsIdentify dull edges to sharp tools, or any defect in the edge. Use appropriate equipment to safely and effectively sharpen the tool. Maintain and protect sharpened tools. Report irreparable faults to ...develop professional networkdevelop professional networkReach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up ...apply technical communication skillsapply technical communication skillsExplain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.negotiate supplier arrangementsnegotiate supplier arrangementsReach an agreement with the supplier upon technical, quantity, quality, price, conditions, storage, packaging, send-back and other requirements related to the purchasing and delivering process.operate grinding hand toolsoperate grinding hand toolsOperate a variety of hand tools designed for grinding production materials, such as angle grinders, die grinders, grindstones, bench grinders, and others.sell power toolssell power toolsSell power tools such as drills, chainsaws, lawn mowers or grinding machines. Sell accessories and products to maintain and clean power tools. Provide advice on purchasing decisions and try to meet cu...issue sales invoicesissue sales invoicesPrepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and...keep stock recordskeep stock recordsKeep written records of the amount of stock in storage, incoming and outgoing products required for the proper operation of services, repairs and maintenance tasks.
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