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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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Computer Technician
  • Field Service Engineer
  • Service Technician
  • Field Engineer
  • Computer Repair Technician
  • Customer Service Engineer
  • Field Service Technician
  • Computer Consultant
  • Copier Technician
  • Electronics Technician

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

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

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • 2M/ATE Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • A-6E TRAM Weapon System Organizational Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AEGIS Combat System (BL4) Computer System Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AEGIS Combat System Computer System Maintenance Technician/AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense Computer Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AEGIS Fire Control System MK-99/Operational Test System MK-1 Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AEGIS Fire Control System Technician, Track III (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AEGIS Radar System (SPY-1A) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AEGIS SPY-1B/D (TK II)/AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense SPY Radar Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Afloat Mobile Electric Power Plant Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Afloat Planning System (APS) Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AIMS (TSEC/Crypto) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AIMS System Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Air Traffic Control Communications Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Surveillance Radar Systems Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Surveillance Radar Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircraft Communication And Navigation Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircraft Guidance And Control Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airfield Systems Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airfield Systems Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airfield Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Amphibious Air Traffic Control (AATC) Radar (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/ASM-686 Night Attack IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/BQQ-6 TRIDENT Level III Master Operation and Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/BRD-7 Submarine Radio Direction Finding (RDF) Set Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/BSY-1 (XN-1)(V) Organizational/Intermediate Level Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/MSC-63A Maintenance Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • AN/SPN-46(V) Radar Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/SPS 48E Search Radar Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/SPS-73 Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/SYQ-27 Naval Fire Control System (NFCS) Phase I Fire Control Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/TPX-42(V)10 Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/TPX-42(V)5 Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/TPX-42A(V) 13 Shipboard DAIR Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/UPX-29(V) Ship System Maintainer (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/USM-247 Versatile Avionic Shop Test (VAST) Advanced Operator (Intermediate Maintenance) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/USM-449A(V) Automatic Test System Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/USM-470(V)1 Automatic Test System (ATS) Advanced IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AN/UYQ-21 Computer Display System Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • APQ-148/156 and APS-130 Radar, AAS-33 FLIR and APM 375 MSTRC IMA Tech (Navy - Enlisted)
  • APS-115 Search Radar IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • ASR-8 Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • ASWOC Fast Time Analyzer Subsystem (FTAS) Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • AVA-1 Analog Display Indicator and Test Console IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Avionics Guidance And Control Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • AWG-9/AWM-23 Computer Test Station IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • CATC DAIR Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • CATC Radar Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • CCS MK 2 MOD 0 Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • CCS MK 2 MOD 1 Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • CCS MK 2 MOD 3 Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • CDS Upgrade Computer/Peripheral Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • CG/CGN/DDG CDS Upgrade Data Display Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Client Systems Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Client Systems Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Client Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Command Center Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Communication And Navigation Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Computer Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Computer/Automation Systems Repairer (Army - Enlisted)
  • Computer/Detection Systems Repairer (Army - Enlisted)
  • Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Test Station (EO) IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Test Station (EW) IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Test Station (RADAR) IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • CV-ASWM Fast Time Analyzer Subsystem Upgrade (FTAS-U) Systems Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • CV/CVN Combat Direction System (CDS)/(ASWM) Computer/Peripheral Subsystem Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Data Communications LINK Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Data Systems Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • DD-963 Class Computer/Peripheral Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • DD-963 Communications Systems Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • DD-963/LHA Class Display Equipment Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Digital Systems Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Dynamic Alignment Test Set IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • ECM/Simulator IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Electronic Warfare Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Electronics Standards Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • FFG-7 Class Display Equipment Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • FFG-7/LHA-1 Class Computer/Peripheral Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Fiber Optic Data Multiplex System (FODMS) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Field Calibration Activity Technician (Electrical/Electronic) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • FLIR Systems Intermediate Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • FLTSATCOM (SSIXS-OPCONCEN) Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Ground Radio Communications Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Gun Computer System (GCS) MK 160 MOD 9/10 Fire Control Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • HARPOON (AN/SWG 1A) Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • HATS (USM-403) IMA Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • HATS (USM-403) Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • HPW Fundamentals Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • ICAP Computer Group/ICAP II Digital Interface Unit IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Improved Point Defense Target Acquisition System MK-23 (IPD/TAS) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Information Systems Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Information Systems Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Integrated Avionics Systems Journeyman, Electronics Warfare (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Integrated Avionics Systems Journeyman, Instrument And Flight Controls (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Center Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • LDH 1 Class ITAWDS Computer/Peripheral Subsystem Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • LHA Class Computer and Associated Subsystems Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • LHA Integrated Tactical Amphibious Warfare Data Systems Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Missile And Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • MK 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon System (GWS) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • MK-116 MOD 1 Underwater Fire Control System Level II Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • MK-116 MOD 2/4/4A Underwater Fire Control Subsystem Level II Technician/Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Mobile Data Terminal Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • MUSIC Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • NATO Seasparrow Surface Missile System (NSSMS) MK 57 MODS 10/11 (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Navigation Equipment Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Navigation Equipment Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • NAVMACS (V)3 Shipboard Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • NAVMACS(V)5 Shipboard Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • NCCS Ashore Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Network Infrastructure Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • NEWSDEALER System Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Ocean Systems ADP Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • OUTBOARD II System Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Outstation Communication (FLAGHOIST) System Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Personal Computer/Tactical Office Machine Repairer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Precision Approach Radar Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Project SSN 637 ESM Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Radar (AN/SPS-40E) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Radar (AN/SPS-49(V)5 and 7) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Radar (SPN-42) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Radar (SPS-40B/C/D) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Radar (SPS-49) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Radar (SPS-55) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Radar (SPS-67(V)) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Radio Frequency Distribution (RFD) Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Satellite, Wideband and Telemetry Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Search Radar (SPS 48C) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Search Radar (SPS 52C) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Secure Communications Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Ship's Nav. and Aircraft Inertial Alignment System (CVNS/SNAIS) Tech (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Shipboard Tactical Data Systems Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SNAP I Computer System Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SNAP II (AN/UYK-62(V)) Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SNAP II Ship System Coordinator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Space Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • SSDS OA Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SSGN Navigation Maintenance Electronics Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SSGN Tactical TOMAHAWK Weapon System (TTWCS) Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SSN 21 Navigation Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SSN 594/688 Class Navigation Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SSN 637 Class ESM Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SSN 637 Class Navigation Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SSN 637/688 Class Navigation Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SSN 668 Class ESM Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SSN 719-767 ESM Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SSN 768-773 ESM Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SSN Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Submarine Conversion Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Submarine Electromagnetic Compatibility Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SWS Navigation System Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Advanced Computer (TAC-n) Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Air Navigation (URN-20) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Electronic Reconnaissance Process/Evaluation Systems (TERPES) Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Support Center (TSC) Acoustic System Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • TARTAR Fire Control Radar (MFCS MK 74 MOD 14 w/RDP) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • TARTAR Fire Control Radar Technician (MFCS MK 74 MOD) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Telephone Systems/Personal Computer Repairer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • TRIDENT ESM Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • TRIDENT I/II Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • TRIDENT MK 118 Combat Control System Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • TRIDENT Submarine Electronics Technician Command and Control System (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Underwater Fire Control System MK-116 MOD 6/8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Control Subsystem Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Underwater Fire Control System MK-116 MOD 7 Anti-Submarine Warfare Control System Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • USM-429 CAT III D Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • USM-470(V)2 ATS Advanced IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • USM-470(V)2 Automatic Test Systems On-Line Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • USM-484 HTS Advanced IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • USM-484 Hybrid Test Set (HTS) IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • VAST (USM-247 (V)) Off-Line Maintenance/Calibration Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • VAST (USM-247 (V)) On-Line Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Visual Imagery and Intrusion Detection Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Assembly Technician
  • Cash-Register Servicer
  • Dictating-Transcribing-Machine Servicer
  • Electronics Mechanic
  • Office-Machine Servicer

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • 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