reparador

Reparador is a noun used in Spanish and Portuguese to denote a person who repairs mechanical or electronic devices, structures, or objects. The term covers various trades, from small repair shops to specialized technicians.

Common domains include consumer electronics (phones, TVs, computers), home appliances, automotive repair, and the restoration of clocks, furniture, or musical instruments. A reparador conducts diagnostics, disassembly, replacement of worn parts, cleaning, adjustment, and testing to ensure functionality and safety. Some repairs also involve software updates or calibration.

Training and qualifications vary by country but typically involve vocational education, apprenticeship, or certification programs. Key skills include mechanical aptitude, electrical/electronic knowledge, soldering, use of diagnostic tools, problem-solving, and customer service. In many places there are professional associations or recognized certifications for technicians and service engineers.

The repair trade contributes to product longevity and sustainability by reducing waste and extending life cycles of equipment. It faces challenges from cheap new devices and evolving technologies, and movements promoting the right to repair. In culture, reparadores may work in repair shops, service centers, or as mobile technicians.