Typical Tasks
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.
Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.
Clean and oil machine parts.
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Dependability
Initiative
Attention to Detail
Adaptability/Flexibility
What key skills are needed for this job?
Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Expected Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Common Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
