DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Occupational Description:
Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 9 - South Central | 50 | 19 | $14.77/hr | $2.63/hr | $10.33/hr | $10.81/hr | $11.59/hr | $19.60/hr | $24.65/hr |
| Minnesota | 1,980 | 222 | $20.48/hr | $0.76/hr | $12.51/hr | $15.32/hr | $19.07/hr | $25.70/hr | $30.36/hr |
| U S | 98,260 | 2,063 | $20.53/hr | $0.12/hr | $12.49/hr | $15.31/hr | $19.29/hr | $24.61/hr | $30.42/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 600 | $18.01/hr | N/A |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | 310 | $13.33/hr | N/A |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 220 | $23.56/hr | N/A |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 180 | $14.34/hr | N/A |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 140 | $16.25/hr | N/A |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Model Makers, Metal and Plastic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Avionics Technicians | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Meter Readers, Utilities | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | N/A | $18.43/hr | N/A |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- Removes money canisters from ATM, and replenishes machine supplies, such as deposit envelopes, receipt paper, and cash.
- Counts cash and items deposited by customers, and compares to transactions indicated on transaction tape from ATM.
- Tests machine functions, and balances machine cash account, using electronic keypad.
- Corrects malfunctions, such as jammed cash or paper, or calls repair personnel when ATM needs repair.
- Records transaction information on form or log, and notifies designated personnel of discrepancies.
- Replaces defective components and wiring.
- Tests faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction.
- Aligns, adjusts, and calibrates equipment according to specifications.
- Converses with equipment operators to ascertain problems with equipment before breakdown or cause of breakdown.
- Tests electronic components and circuits to locate defects, using oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, and voltmeters.
- Adjusts mechanical parts, using hand tools and soldering iron.
- Maintains records of repairs, calibrations, and tests.
- Enters information into computer to copy program from one electronic component to another, or to draw, modify, or store schematics.
- Calibrates testing instruments.
- Tests machine to locate cause of electrical problems, using testing devices, such as voltmeter, ohmmeter, and circuit test equipment.
- Repairs, adjusts, or replaces electrical and mechanical components and parts, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering or welding equipment.
- Operates machine, such as typewriter, cash-register, or adding machine to test functioning of parts and mechanisms.
- Disassembles machine and examines parts, such as wires, gears, and bearings for wear and defects, using hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
- Reads specifications, such as blueprints, charts, and schematics to determine machine settings and adjustments.
- Assembles and installs machine according to specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
- Instructs operators and servicers in operation, maintenance, and repair of machine.
- Cleans and oils mechanical parts to maintain machine.
