About This Career Path
Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
Computer Technology, Engineering & Math
Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Average
$39,070
ANNUAL
$18.79
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,470
ANNUAL
$13.69
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,570
ANNUAL
$18.06
HOURLY
Expert Level
$50,210
ANNUAL
$24.14
HOURLY
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
1,570
Projected job openings through 2032
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
01
Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
02
Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
03
Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
04
Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
05
Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
06
Repair, adjust, or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment.
07
Travel to customers' stores or offices to service machines or to provide emergency repair service.
08
Maintain parts inventories and order any additional parts needed for repairs.
09
Operate machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms.
10
Reinstall software programs or adjust settings on existing software to fix machine malfunctions.
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Troubleshooting
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
Computer Technology, Engineering & Math
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