Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
80 alternate job titles:
Accounting Machine Mechanic
Adding Machine Mechanic
Assembly Technician
ATM Servicer (Automated Teller Machine Servicer)
ATM Technician (Automated Teller Machine Technician)
Bookkeeping Machine Mechanic
Break/Fix Tech (Break/Fix Technician)
Business Machine Mechanic
Calculating Machine Mechanic
Cash Register Mechanic
Cash Register Servicer
Computer Equipment Installer
Computer Equipment Repairer
Computer Hardware Tech (Computer Hardware Technician)
Computer Installer
Computer Mechanic
Computer Repair Engineer
Computer Repair Technician
Computer Repairer
Computer Service Technician
Computer Technician
Computer Technologist
Computing Systems Mechanic
Copier and Printer Field Technician
Copier Technician
Copying Machine Mechanic
Copying Machine Repairer
Customer Service Engineer
Data Processing Equipment Repairer
Data Processing Mechanic
Dictaphone Mechanic
Dictaphone Technician
Dictating Machine Mechanic
Dictating Transcribing Machine Servicer
Duplicating Machine Mechanic
Electronics Computer Mechanic
Electronics Mechanic
Fax Machine Repairer
Field Dispatch Support Technician
Field Engineer
Field Printer Technician
Field Service Engineer
Field Service Technician
Field Support Technician
Field Technician
Hardware Tech (Hardware Technician)
Information Technology Technician (IT Technician)
IT Hardware Tech (Information Technology Hardware Technician)
Machine Repairman
Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic
Mechanic
Office Equipment Installer
Office Machine Installer
Office Machine Mechanic
Office Machine Servicer
Office Machinery Installer
Office Machines Wirer
PC Repair Tech (Personal Computer Repair Technician)
PC Technician (Personal Computer Technician)
Personal Computer Maintenance Technician (PC Maintenance Tech)
Photocopying Equipment Mechanic
Photocopying Equipment Repairer
Printer Field Service Tech (Printer Field Service Technician)
Printer Repair Technician
Printer Technician
Repair Agent
Repair Technician
Service Center Technician
Service Technician
Soundscriber Mechanic
Statistical Machine Mechanic
Statistical Machine Servicer
Support Technician
Tabulating Machine Mechanic
Technician Support Engineer
Transcribing Machine Mechanic
Typewriter Aligner
Typewriter Mechanic
Typewriter Repairer
Xerox Machine Mechanic
Salary Information
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers: $46,860 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Confer with customers or users to assess problems. | Analysis |
| Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation. | Analysis |
| Reassemble equipment after repair. | General |
| Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work. | General |
| Install programs onto computer or computer-controlled equipment. | General |
| Train customers in the use of products. | General |
| Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Assemble mechanical components or machine parts. | General |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | General |
| Calibrate equipment to specifications. | General |
| Align equipment or machinery. | General |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Document operational activities. | General |
| Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies. | General |
| Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | General |
| Enter codes or other information into computers. | General |
| Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. | General |
| Lay cables to connect equipment. | General |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | General |
| Train others in operational procedures. | General |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Extensible markup language XML | Enterprise application integration software |
| Hypertext markup language HTML | Web platform development software |
| JavaScript | Web platform development software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Active Directory | Internet directory services software |
| Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| Call tracking software | Helpdesk or call center software |
| Cisco Systems VPN Client | Network security or virtual private network VPN management software |
| Debugging software | Program testing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Extensible stylesheet language XSL | Enterprise application integration software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| IBM WebSphere | Cloud-based management software |
| Inventory control system software | Inventory management software |
| Macromedia Cold Fusion | Web page creation and editing software |
| McNeel Rhinoceros 3D | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Microsoft Exchange | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Hyperterminal | Platform interconnectivity software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Office Live Meeting | Video conferencing software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic.NET | Object or component oriented development software |
| Microsoft operating system | Operating system software |
| Norton AntiVirus | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| Personal computer diagnostic software | Program testing software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution | Configuration management software |
| Symantec Norton Utilities | Filesystem software |
| Terminal emulation software | Network connectivity terminal emulation software |
| Virus detection software | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| ServiceNow | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Certified iOS Technician (ACiT) Certification (2019) | Apple Computer, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Computer | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians | Not Available |
| Certified Network Computer Technician | ETA International | Not Available |
| CompTIA A+ Certification | Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | Available |
| Computer Service Technician | ETA International | Not Available |
| Fiber Optics Technician | ETA International | Not Available |
| Nokia Network Routing Specialist I | Nokia | Not Available |
| Nokia Network Routing Specialist II | Nokia | Not Available |
| Wireless Communications | ETA International | Not Available |
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