Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
2. 02Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
3. 03Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
4. 04Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
5. 05Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
6. 06Repair, adjust, or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment.
7. 07Travel to customers' stores or offices to service machines or to provide emergency repair service.
8. 08Maintain parts inventories and order any additional parts needed for repairs.
9. 09Operate machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms.
10. 10Reinstall software programs or adjust settings on existing software to fix machine malfunctions.
11. 11Clean, oil, or adjust mechanical parts to maintain machines' operating efficiency and to prevent breakdowns.
12. 12Maintain records of equipment maintenance work or repairs.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading