Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers - 49-2011.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Aligner, Typewriter
  • Assembly Technician
  • Cash-Register Servicer
  • Dictating-Transcribing-Machine Servicer
  • Electronics Mechanic
  • Electronics-Mechanic Apprentice
  • Mail-Processing-Equipment Mechanic
  • Office-Machine Servicer
  • Office-Machine-Servicer Apprentice
  • Repairer, Typewriter
  • Statistical-Machine Servicer

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

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Tasks

  • Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance and programming.
  • Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment according to specifications.
  • Analyze equipment performance records in order to assess equipment functioning.
  • Assemble machines according to specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
  • Calibrate testing instruments.
  • Clean, oil, and adjust mechanical parts to maintain machines' operating efficiency and to prevent breakdowns.
  • Complete repair bills, shop records, time cards, and expense reports.
  • Converse with customers in order to determine details of equipment problems.
  • Disassemble machine to examine parts such as wires, gears, and bearings for wear and defects, using hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
  • Enter information into computers to copy programs from one electronic component to another, or to draw, modify, or store schematics.
  • Fill machines with toners, inks, or other duplicating fluids.
  • Install and configure new equipment, including operating software and peripheral equipment.
  • Lay cable and hook up electrical connections between machines, power sources, and phone lines.
  • Maintain parts inventories, and order any additional parts needed for repairs.
  • Maintain records of equipment maintenance work and repairs.
  • Operate machines in order to test functioning of parts and mechanisms.
  • Read specifications such as blueprints, charts, and schematics in order to determine machine settings and adjustments.
  • Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
  • Reinstall software programs or adjust settings on existing software in order to fix machine malfunctions.
  • Repair, adjust, or replace electrical and mechanical components and parts, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering or welding equipment.
  • Test components and circuits of faulty equipment in order to locate defects, using oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, voltmeters, or special diagnostic software programs.
  • Test new systems in order to ensure that they are in working order.
  • Train new repairers.
  • Travel to customers' stores or offices to service machines, or to provide emergency repair service.
  • Update existing equipment, performing tasks such as installing updated circuit boards or additional memory.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
  • apply cleaning solvents
  • calibrate business, vending, or related equipment
  • calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct computer diagnostics to determine nature of problems
  • conduct performance testing
  • conduct sequential tests to locate electronic malfunction
  • confer with management or users
  • configure computers in industrial or manufacturing setting
  • distinguish colors
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • install electronic equipment, components, or systems
  • install hardware, software, or peripheral equipment
  • install office, vending or related equipment
  • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
  • instruct customers in product installation, use, or repair
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain duplicating equipment
  • maintain equipment service records
  • maintain or repair computers or related equipment
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
  • obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
  • repair or maintain office, vending, or related equipment
  • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
  • replace electronic components
  • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
  • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
  • test electronic or electrical circuit connections
  • test mechanical products or equipment
  • understand computer equipment operating manuals
  • understand detailed electronic design specifications
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical information for electronic repair work
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use electronic calibration devices
  • use hand or power tools
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use knowledge of mainframe computers
  • use knowledge of metric system
  • use oscilloscopes in electronics repair
  • use precision tools in electronics repair
  • use soldering equipment
  • use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter