Person fixing pot, could be smelly thing with lid lifted (6)
I believe the answer is:
tinker
'person' is the definition.
The answer is an example.
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tinker that I've seen before include "Fiddle with machinery" , "Make trivial changes" , "Mender of pots and pans" , "Mess around with" , "Work aimlessly, at repairs say" .)