Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

SOC Code: 49-9091

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairerss fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 80.6/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting.

AI-Proof Score: 80.6Very High
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Median Salary

$47,350

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Job Growth

-2.9%

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Training Time

Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)

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Job Zone

Zone 2 / 5

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Training Cost

~$5,000

Key Skills

  • Repairing
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Monitoring
  • Operations Monitoring

Common Tasks

  • 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.
  • Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
  • Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation