Occupations/49-2011.00
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
Usually a certificate, vocational program, or associate degree — not a bachelor’s.
AI automation risk
41%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
56%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
53%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Task
Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
- Task
Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
- Task
Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
These are core tasks from O*NET. The wording didn’t clearly split routine from human, so they are listed without that label.
Core tasks
- 01Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
- 02Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
- 03Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
- 04Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
- 05Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
- 06Repair, adjust, or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.65
- Degree of automation2.46
- Time sitting2.04
- Originality (ability)2.75
- Conflict situations3.20
- Hands-on objects/tools4.24
- Outdoors / weather2.25
- Disease exposure1.19
- Decision freedom4.54
Top abilities
- Near Vision3.88
- Oral Comprehension3.75
- Problem Sensitivity3.62
- Oral Expression3.62
- Written Comprehension3.50
- Speech Recognition3.50
- Speech Clarity3.50
- Finger Dexterity3.50
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.12
- Active Listening3.62
- Writing3.00
- Speaking3.25
- Mathematics1.88
- Science1.88
- Critical Thinking3.50
- Active Learning3.00
- Learning Strategies2.62
- Monitoring3.00
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
9 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN · Public | Business Machine Repair 47.0102 | $6,200 | 100% | 33% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN · Public | Business Machine Repair 47.0102 | $6,200 | 100% | 38% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Ridgewater College Willmar, MN · Public | Business Machine Repair 47.0102 | $6,100 | 100% | 36% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN · Public | Business Machine Repair 47.0102 | $6,000 | 100% | 37% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
New York University New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Business Machine Repair 47.0102 | $60,400 | 12% | 88% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 47.01 |
Miami Dade College Miami, FL · Public | Business Machine Repair 47.0102 | $2,900 | 100% | 41% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 47.01 |
Anoka Technical College Anoka, MN · Public | Business Machine Repair 47.0102 | $6,300 | 100% | 48% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Lake Superior College Duluth, MN · Public | Business Machine Repair 47.0102 | $5,900 | 100% | 38% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Macomb Community College Warren, MI · Public | Business Machine Repair 47.0102 | $4,200 | 100% | 22% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |