"Electric Home Appliance and Power Tool Repairer" - Part 1
Job Description, Duties and Jobs

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Basic Job Description:

Repair, adjust, and install all types of electric household appliances.

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Job Duties and Tasks for: "Electric Home Appliance and Power Tool Repairer"

Disassembles appliance to examine specific mechanical and electrical parts to diagnose problem.

Replaces worn and defective parts, such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.

Connects appliance to power source and uses test instruments to calibrate timers and thermostats and to adjust contact points.

Traces electrical circuits, following diagram, to locate shorts and grounds, using electrical circuit testers.

Cleans, lubricates, and touches up minor scratches on newly installed or repaired appliance.

Measures and performs minor carpentry procedures to area where appliance is to be installed.

Records nature of maintenance or repair in log and returns to business office for further assignments.

Maintains stock of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliance.

Instructs customer regarding operation and care of appliance and provides emergency service number.

Observes and examines appliance during operation to detect specific malfunction, such as loose parts or leaking fluid.

Reassembles unit, making necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation.