Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Did You Know:
- Employment is expected to decline slowly.
- Job prospects will be best for applicants with knowledge of electronics, certification, formal training and repair experience.
- Workers qualify for these jobs by receiving training in electronics from associate degree programs, the Military, vocational schools, equipment manufacturers or employers.
Industry Areas
- Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Electronics and Appliance Stores
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
- Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
- Travel to customers' stores or offices to service machines or to provide emergency repair service.
Overall Kind of Work
Computer, automated teller and office machine repairers install, fix and maintain many of the machines that are used by businesses, households and consumers. For large or stationary machines, repa...
Work Environment
Military
Electronic instrument and equipment repairers usually work in repair shops and laboratories on land or aboard ships.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
4,462 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers in the military
Service Branches
Electronic Instrument and Equipment Repairers work in the following services:
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