Coin, Vending, & Amusement Machine Servicers & Repairers
Also called: Service Technician, Vending Technician, Field Service Technician, Slot 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.
- Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
- Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- management
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Skills
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
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
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Independence
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Leadership
Technology
Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
Education
![Education: (rated 2 of 5)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120921031941im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/hi_ed2.png)
high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
These apprenticeships may have sponsors in your area:
- Coin-Machine-Service Repairer
Job Outlook
![Average Outlook](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120921031941im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/outlook1.png)
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
![Salary](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120921031941im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/hi_sal.png)
$30,820
per year, on average
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