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Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

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Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.

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Currently Employed: 39,100

Yearly Projected Openings: 1,630

Typical Hourly Wage: $11.80 - $18.46

Typical Annual Salary: $24,500 - $38,400

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Short-term on-the-job training

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Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.
Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.
Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.
Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats.
Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.
Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.
Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
Test machines to determine proper functioning.