Power Tool Repair Technician

Hornibrooks Tools and Fasteners; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornibrooks Tools and Fasteners in Geelong, VIC, is seeking a hands-on Workshop Technician to repair, fault‑find and support daily operations. You will work with hand and power tools, diagnose issues, and keep the workshop running efficiently.

The role involves booking tools, ordering parts via diagrams, and assisting with stock and general workshop duties. A background in Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical fields is desirable, with a reliability‑and detail‑driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand and power tools is essential.
• Interest or experience in repairs, diagnosing and fault finding.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability are crucial.
• Experience with tools and workshop procedures is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a friendly workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and fault find on power tools and hand tools.
• Book tools in and log jobs in the system.
• Refer to spare parts diagrams to order parts as needed.
• Prepare completed tools for dispatch to customers or stores.
• Assist with stock control and general workshop duties.
• Keep the service centre organized and running smoothly.

Skills

Hand tools experience

Power tools experience

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reliability

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical background (desirable)

Tools

Restricted electrical license (advantage)

General tool troubleshooting

Job description

Hornibrooks Tools and Fasteners – Geelong VIC

Hornibrooks Tools & Fasteners is a supplier to the building and construction industry. We supply construction Fasteners and Power Tools as well as having an in house repair service. An opportunity is available to join our Workshop Team.

About the role

You'll be in our workshop, repairing, fault finding, answering customer enquiries and keeping the workshop running smoothly. This is a hands-on role working with major brand power tools

Key responsibilities

• Working with hand and power tools
• Tool repairs, diagnosing and fault finding
• Booking tools in and entering jobs into our system
• Looking at Spare Parts Diagrams to order parts
• Preparing completed tools for dispatch
• Assisting with stock and general workshop duties
• Keeping the service centre organised and running efficiently

About you

• Reliable, practical and enjoys working with their hands
• Experience using hand and power tools
• An interest or experience in repairs, diagnosing and fault finding
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliability is important — turning up, being on time and being someone the team can count on
• A background or qualification in Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical fields — desirable

Skills and experience required

• Restricted electrical license or appliance electrical testing licence an advantage, but not essential
• A strong technical/mechanical aptitude and keen interest in repairing electrical products.
• A strong technical aptitude with problem solving skills
• Ability to work to set KPI's and self-manage time
• Excellent personal presentation and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and computer skills
• Work with well known brands
• Monday to Friday — 9.00am to 5:30pm
• Hands-on work with power tools and repairs
• Friendly team environment
• Opportunity to build your technical skills and knowledge