Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• 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.
• Clean and oil machine parts.
• Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.
• Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.
• Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
• Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.
• Order parts needed for machine repairs.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
• Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.
• Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.
• Contact other repair personnel or make arrangements for the removal of machines in cases where major repairs are required.
• Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats.
• Disassemble and assemble machines, according to specifications and using hand and power tools.
• Install machines, making the necessary water and electrical connections in compliance with codes.
• Refer to manuals and wiring diagrams to gather information needed to repair machines.
• Transport machines to installation sites.
• Prepare repair cost estimates.

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