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Career Details :: Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Description

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

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Tasks

• Tests dispensing, coin-handling, electrical, refrigeration, carbonation, or ice-making systems of machine.
• Replenishes vending machines with ingredients or products.
• Keeps records of machine maintenance and repair.
• Disassembles and assembles machines, following specifications and using hand tools and power tools.
• Collects coins from machine and makes settlements with concessionaires.
• Examines and inspects vending machines and meters to determine cause of malfunction.
• Cleans and oils parts with soap and water, gasoline, kerosene, or carbon tetrachloride.
• Adjusts and repairs vending machines and meters and replaces defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering iron, and diagrams.
• Shellacs or paints dial markings or mechanisms' exterior, using brush or spray gun.

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Important Abilities

• Finger Dexterity
• Manual Dexterity
• Wrist-Finger Speed
• Control Precision
• Static Strength

General Work Activities

• Handling and Moving Objects
• Repairing & Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Material
• Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
• Performing General Physical Activities

Important Skills

• Repairing
  
• Equipment Maintenance
  
• Troubleshooting
  
• Problem Identification
  
• Installation
  

Frequent Work Context

• Indoors
• Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
• Consequence of Error
• Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
• Importance of Being Sure All Is Done

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