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
Business
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Verbal
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Electronic mail software
Presentation software
Spreadsheet software
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![]() New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
![]() $35,420
![]() $21,670
$57,310
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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.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- mechanical
Business
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
- English language
SKILLS
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
ABILITIES
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
PERSONALITY
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
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
EDUCATION

- high school diploma/GED
JOB OUTLOOK

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$35,420

$21,670
$57,310