Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.
Work Activities
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Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
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Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
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Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.
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Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.
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Test machines to determine proper functioning.
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Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.
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Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
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Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats.
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Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.
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Clean and oil machine parts.
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Order parts needed for machine repairs.
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Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.
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Prepare repair cost estimates.
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Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.
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Disassemble and assemble machines, according to specifications and using hand and power tools.
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Contact other repair personnel or make arrangements for the removal of machines in cases where major repairs are required.
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Transport machines to installation sites.
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Refer to manuals and wiring diagrams to gather information needed to repair machines.
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Install machines, making the necessary water and electrical connections in compliance with codes.
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Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
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Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
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Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
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Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Education
High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience
No work experience
- Training
Less than 1 month on-the-job training
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Realistic:
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
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Stress Tolerance
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Self Control
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Dependability
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Initiative
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Attention to Detail
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Adaptability/Flexibility
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