Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

What the job really is

Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.

At a glance

• Sector: Installation, Maintenance & Repair
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-9091
• O*NET job zone: 2 — some preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
• Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.
• Test machines to determine proper functioning.
• Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
• Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.
• Clean and oil machine parts.
• Order parts needed for machine repairs.
• Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.
• Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.
• Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
• Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.
• Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.

Tools and technology

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adjustable wrenches, Allen wrenches, Angled screwdrivers, Automatic teller machine ATM banking machines, Bullet button wrenches, Capacitor checkers, Channel lock pliers, Claw hammers

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
• Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics
• Maintenance Workers, Machinery
• Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
• Machine Feeders and Offbearers
• Watch and Clock Repairers
• Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 2 (some preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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