In the Air Force:
Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Apprentice, E-3 Radar Surveillance; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Helper, B-2; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Helper, EC-130 Compass Call; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Journeyman, E-3 Computer/Electronic Warfare Systems; Client Systems Apprentice; Cyber Systems Operations Craftsman; Cyber Transport Systems Helper; Missile And Space Facilities Craftsman; Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Journeyman
In the Army:
Computer/Detection Systems Repairer; Information Technology Specialist; Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer/Integrator; Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer; Signal Operations Support Specialist; Unit Supply Specialist
In the Coast Guard:
Avionics Electrical Technician; Electronics Technician; Information System Technician; Information Systems Technician; Intelligence Specialist
In the Marine Corps:
Aircraft Avionics Technician, U/AH-1; Aviation Communication Systems Technician; Aviation Electronic Micro/miniature Component and Cable Repair Technician, IMA; Aviation Logistics Information Management System (ALIMS) Specialist; Aviation Meteorological Equipment Technician, OMA/IMA; Aviation Radar Repairer; Ground Electronics Telecommunications and Information Technology Systems Maintainer; Tactical Air Operations/Air Defense Systems Technician; Tactical Data Systems Officer; Tactical Data Systems Technician
In the Navy:
ADP Systems Maintenance Officer; AEGIS Radar System (SPY-1A) Technician; AEGIS Weapon System MK-7 Technician (BL 6)/AEGIS Computer Network Technician Supervisor; AN/SRC-55(V) HYDRA, ENG WIFCOM, WPCS Technician; CIWS MK-15 BLOCK 11-14 Technician; Data Link Communications System Maintenance Technician; Gun Computer System (GCS) MK 160 MOD 11/Electro-Optical Sensor System (EOSS) MK 20 MOD 0 Fire Control Technician; MK 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon System (GWS) Technician; Planning Series - OHIO Replacement (OR) Class Non-Strategic Navigation Equipment Operator; SSN 774 and SSGN 726 Class Electronic Warfare Support (ES) Equipment Maintenance Technician
When a bank’s ATM fails, a department’s favorite copier breaks, or a worker’s computer crashes, work is disrupted, and customers are frustrated. Computer, automated teller, or ATM, and office machine repairers install equipment, and get it back up and running when the pressure is on. These machine repairers install and repair computers, word processing systems, and ATMs, as well as office equipment such as copiers, printers, and fax machines. They order parts and interpret complex manuals and diagrams to conduct regular service and repairs. The nature of this work requires that repairers travel from customer to customer, machine to machine, so many of their working hours may be spent on the go, in vehicles or on foot, sometimes transporting machinery with them for installation or repair. Most computer, ATM, and office machine repairers work 40 hours or more per week. Positions typically need an associate’s degree or a technical certification.
What they do:
Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
On the job, you would:
Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
mechanical
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Hand and Finger Use
put together small parts with your fingers
hold or move items with your hands
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Independence
Dependability
Persistence
Initiative
You might use software like this on the job:
Electronic mail software
IBM Notes
Microsoft Exchange
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating system software
Linux
UNIX
associate's degree or certificate after high school usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force
, Army
, Coast Guard
, Marine Corps
, or Navy
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