Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Vending machines, jukeboxes, pinball and video games, and slot machines get filled with products, ingredients, or money, then checked for jammed bills, stuck products, and other faults. Worn parts, such as magnetic heads on card readers, are replaced, and mechanical or electrical pieces are adjusted or soldered from diagrams. After a test run, parts are cleaned and oiled, and the visit is written down. Replacement parts are ordered as needed. Suits people who like hands-on repair mixed with routine stocking and keeping many machines in service.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$47'450
Median Wage Market Position
$47'450
What you might do
- Fill vending machines with products and cash
- Clear jammed bills and stuck products
- Test coin and game machines for faults
- Replace worn magnetic heads on card readers
- Clean and oil internal machine parts
- Order parts needed for machine repairs
Skills that matter
- Clearing jammed bills and stuck products
- Soldering and replacing defective parts
- Filling machines with products and money
- Cleaning and oiling machine mechanisms
- Testing machines after each service
- Reading diagrams to guide repairs
AI & the future of this role
Much of the work involves on-site repair of scattered machines, which still requires travel and hands-on fixes. Diagnostics and parts ordering could shift toward smarter tools, and some simpler service calls might shrink if machines become more reliable.
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