Slot and Amusement Machine Repairers
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OES Code: 85947
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Gaming slot and amusement machine repairers maintain, overhaul, repair, and modify mechanical or electronic slot machines using tools. Slot machine technicians do more complicated repairs requiring knowledge of printed circuit boards and other types of electronic bench work. They may supervise or check the work of other repairers.
Hours and Working Conditions
Repairers generally work 40 hours a week including some nights, weekends, and holidays. They need to occasionally move or lift objects that weigh up to 20 pounds, frequently up to 10 pounds. Occasionally they need good color vision and they need to judge the distance between objects. They may also occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch when making repairs. They use hammers, soldering guns, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and electronic testing devices. In the shop, they use grinding wheels, saws, and drills, as well as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes. They risk electrical shocks and cuts from sharp tools or metal objects.
Hiring Practices
Many employers prefer to hire repairers who have several years of experience or training. When hiring people for entry-level jobs such as general shop helpers and route drivers, employers prefer high school graduates who have some mechanical or electrical aptitude. Applicants should have a current driver's license and a good driving record.
Education and Training
Employers generally prefer to hire high school graduates. They train these people to fill and fix machines informally on the job. The trainees observe, work with, and receive instruction from experienced repairers. High school or vocational school courses in electricity and machine repair are an advantage in qualifying for entry-level jobs. Employers usually require applicants to demonstrate mechanical ability. They do this through their work experience or by scoring well on mechanical aptitude tests.
To learn about new machines, repairers and servicers sometimes attend training sessions. These sessions – sponsored by manufacturers – may last from a few days to several weeks. Skilled servicers and repairers may be promoted to supervisor jobs.
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To learn about new machines, repairers and servicers sometimes attend training sessions. These sessions – sponsored by manufacturers – may last from a few days to several weeks. Skilled servicers and repairers may be promoted to supervisor jobs. dealer.
Skills & Other Requirements
Important abilities and skills for slot machine repairers include: Mechanical skills; Knowledge of basic mathematics; Knowledge of electrical and electronic circuitry; Operating a variety of hand and power tools; The ability to evaluate situations and solve problems based on facts; The ability to perform precise adjustments and repairs, an ability to work with numbers; Mentally visualize objects from pictures or descriptions, and see detail in graphs, pictures, or objects, such as wiring diagrams. Other skills include the ability to coordinate movement of eyes and hands or fingers, the Ability to move fingers rapidly or accurately, an ability to move hands easily and skillfully when using tools. Gaming slot and amusement machine repairers sometimes handle thousands of dollars in cash. Therefore they need to have a record of honesty and respect for the law.
References
Training: California Training and Education Providers (CTEP) |
