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Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Under the title Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers, workers install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines. O*NET rates it as some preparation, which usually means a few months to a year of learning on the job. It leans on repairing, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting. Expect to fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies. Its interest code is RCE. Realistic leads at 6.1 out of 7, so expect hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world, with Conventional next at 5.7. If you want hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world, keep it on your list. If you need creative work with room for original expression, it may feel thin.

What they do

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

Main tasks

  • 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.

Skills

  • Repairing
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Operation and Control

Who this career fits

May suit you if

  • You like ending the day with a physical result you can point to.
  • You like clear rules and getting the details right.
  • You want to start work after a short stretch of training.
  • You are comfortable relying on repairing and equipment maintenance.

May not suit you if

  • You would rather stay away from physical, hands-on tasks.
  • You need creative expression to be a big part of your day. Artistic rates 1.0 out of 7 here.
  • You want a career built on years of advanced study.

Interest profile

O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code RCE takes the three highest, and Realistic comes first here.

Preparation

Some preparation. Most people start with a high school diploma, then learn from experienced coworkers over a few months to a year.

Most-reported requirement in the O*NET survey: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED). This reflects what workers reported most often and is not a legal minimum. Licensing rules can differ by state or industry, so confirm what applies where you plan to work.

Also called

  • Cooler Deliverer
  • Field Service Technician
  • Fountain Vending Mechanic
  • Full Service Vending Driver
  • Refurbish Technician

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This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.