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Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

What the work involves, the skills employers want, and how to get started in South Africa.

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What do Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers do?

Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers are professionals who specialize in maintaining and repairing various types of machines that require mechanical and electronic expertise. These machines include coin-operated vending machines, arcade machines, and other amusement devices that accept monetary payment. Technicians in this field are responsible for troubleshooting issues, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring that machines are functioning properly and safely. Their work often involves repairing mechanical components, replacing electronic parts, and managing inventory for vending machines. In addition, these servicers may also need to interact with customers, ensuring they have a positive experience with the machines. A combination of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and customer service is essential for success in this industry.

What the work actually is

  • Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
  • 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.
  • Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
  • Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.

Skills employers expect

Skills

  • Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  • Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  • Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  • Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Abilities

  • Finger Dexterity The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
  • Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
  • Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
  • Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

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.
  • English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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How people get into it

Education of new hires

High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
Post-secondary certificate
Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Associate's degree

A normal week

  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Tools used on the job

Technology

  • Electronic mail software Email software · Microsoft Outlook
  • Presentation software Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
  • Word processing software Microsoft Word
  • Internet browser software Web browser software

Tools

  • Screwdrivers Angled screwdrivers · Flathead screwdrivers · Phillips screwdrivers
  • Voltage or current meters Digital volt meters · High voltage probes · Leak seekers
  • Nut drivers Magnetic nut drivers · T handle nut drivers
  • Circuit tester Electric circuit testers · Logic probes
  • Allen wrench Allen wrenches · T handle allen wrenches

Who it suits

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

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How much do Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers earn in South Africa?

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers salaries in South Africa vary by experience, province and employer.

What do Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers do?

Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies, Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products and Test machines to determine proper functioning.

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