Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Computers, ATMs, and office machines come apart so wires, gears, and bearings can be checked for wear; parts are then repaired, replaced, aligned, or calibrated and the unit is put back together. Hand tools, power tools, and soldering or welding gear are typical. Customers describe the fault and get advice on how to run, maintain, or program the machine; service often means traveling to a store or office, including emergency calls, and keeping parts on hand. It suits people who like diagnosing a broken machine, careful hands-on repair, and explaining the fix in plain terms.
Typical education: Associate’s Degree (2-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$47'810
Median Wage Market Position
$47'810
What you might do
- Talk with customers about machine problems
- Open machines to inspect worn or broken parts
- Replace electrical and mechanical parts
- Align and calibrate equipment to specifications
- Put machines back together after repairs
- Travel to stores and offices for repairs
Skills that matter
- Careful listening when customers describe faults
- Taking apart computers and office machines
- Soldering or replacing worn electrical parts
- Aligning and calibrating repaired equipment
- Advice on operation, upkeep, and programming
- Deciding which replacement parts to order
AI & the future of this role
Remote diagnostics and modular parts may shrink routine fix-it visits for computers and office machines. Hands-on troubleshooting and on-site swaps still matter, though demand could soften as gear grows more disposable.
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