Camera & Photographic Equipment Repairers

Also called: Camera Repair Technician, Camera Repairman, Camera Technician, Repair Technician,

What they do:

Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.

On the job, you would:

Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools.
Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges.

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
computers and electronics

Business

customer service

Arts and Humanities

English language

Basic Skills

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

put together small parts with your fingers
keep your arm or hand steady

Ideas and Logic

notice when problems happen
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Stress Tolerance
Analytical Thinking

You might use software like this on the job:

Data base user interface and query software

Data entry software
RepairTRAX

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Electronic mail software

Email software

high school diploma/GED
certificate after high school

usually needed

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

$38,880

$23,590

$60,460