Position: Instrument Repairer
Full-time | 38 hours per week
Restore the past. Repair the present. Learn a rare trade.
Lionel Otto Instruments has been repairing and restoring automotive instruments for over 70 years. We’re best known for breathing new life into classic car and motorcycle gauges, while also diagnosing and repairing modern electronic instrument clusters.
We’re a small, close-knit workshop and we’re looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, loves problem-solving, and takes pride in precision work.
If you’re mechanically curious, detail-focused, and interested in learning a niche craft that very few people do anymore, this could be your perfect fit.
About the Role
You’ll be repairing and restoring automotive instruments for cars and motorbikes, ranging from vintage mechanical gauges to modern electronic clusters.
No two jobs are the same. One day you might be delicately restoring a classic speedometer, the next diagnosing an electronic fault in a late-model dashboard.
Previous experience is preferred but not essential. We provide full on-the-job training for the right person.
Skills & Experience (Advantageous, not mandatory)
You may come from a background such as:
* Small mechanical repair
* Electronics or auto-electrics
* Watchmaking or fine mechanical work
* Audio-visual repairs (cassette players, CD/DVD players, VCRs, TVs)
* Restoration or fine detail work
Useful skills include:
* Electronic fault finding and repair
* Working with small mechanical parts
* Soldering
* Fine motor skills and steady hands
* Attention to detail
* Light painting and restoration work
* Using small machinery and tools
Essential Qualities
* A natural mechanical curiosity
* A genuine love of troubleshooting
* Comfortable speaking with customers (front counter & phone)
* Customer-focused and service-oriented
* Able to manage workload and meet turnaround times
* Interest in cars, bikes, or auto electrics
What We Offer
* Full-time, stable employment (38 hrs/week)
* Comfortable air-conditioned workshop
* No heavy lifting and no working in the sun
* A relaxed, friendly workplace with experienced mentors
* The opportunity to learn a rare and valuable skillset
* Enjoyable work where quality and craftsmanship matter
We’re a relaxed workplace, but we do take pride in meeting customer expectations and turning jobs around in a timely manner.
Lionel Otto Instruments is an equal opportunity employer.
Curious to see what we do?
Check us out on Facebook and Instagram – Otto Instruments to see the type of work you’d be involved in.
Job Summary
We’re looking for an Automotive Instrument Repair Technician with an interest in cars and bikes, strong hands-on skills, and a passion for problem-solving — someone who enjoys bringing instruments back to life.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.