Coin, Vending, & Amusement Machine Servicers & Repairers

Also called: Field Service Technician, Service Technician, Slot Technician, Vending Technician,

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:

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.

Engineering and Technology

computers and electronics
mechanical

Business

customer service

Arts and Humanities

English language

Basic Skills

keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving

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

Hand and Finger Use

hold or move items with your hands
put together small parts with your fingers

Verbal

communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say

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

They do well at jobs that need:

Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Dependability
Initiative
Attention to Detail
Adaptability/Flexibility

You might use software like this on the job:

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft Outlook

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$35,420

$21,670

$57,310