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Office Machine Repairer

Office Machine Repairer

  • Ideal for tech enthusiasts who love hands-on problem-solving with office gadgets.
  • Ensure smooth business operations by keeping essential office machines running efficiently.
  • Dive into the intricate world of gears and circuits, making each day a new challenge.
💰 Earn $41K-$63K
📚 Some College

Overview

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

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Minimum Education

Some College

Career Prospects

Shaky (Decreasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

8,200 in Total

Earnings

$49,680 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
  • Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
  • Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
  • Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
  • Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

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

You are skilled in 💫

  • Critical Thinking
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Repairing

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Job security
  • Support
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions
  • Having freedom

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