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Camera Repairer

Camera Repairer

  • Perfect for those who love precision and working with intricate camera systems.
  • Ensure cameras capture life's moments by maintaining top-notch performance.
  • Dive into the world of optics and mechanics, keeping cameras in peak condition.
💰 Earn $35K-$47K
📚 High School Diploma or GED

Overview

Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.

Scoop

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

200 in Total

Earnings

$46,600 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools.
  • Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  • Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges.
  • Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
  • Requisition parts or materials.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Reading Comprehension

You value 🙏

  • Job security
  • Accomplishing things
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions
  • Having freedom
  • Achievement

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