What it pays
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Half of all Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers in the U.S. earn more than $47,810 a year — the middle 80% land between $35,910 and $71,730. About 65,600 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$47,810typical pay / year
65,600people in this work
$71,730+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Learning2
Train new repairers.
+Run the two-day onboarding sessions for the new repairers starting Monday: demonstrate common ATM fault…
Train new repairers.
+Run the two-day onboarding sessions for the new repairers starting Monday: demonstrate common ATM fault diagnosis, walk through onsite maintenance checklists, run live repairs with the trainee in the lead, and leave a one-page quick-reference they can use in the field.
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Calibrate testing instruments.
+Calibrate the customer’s voltage and timing test instruments tomorrow: follow the factory calibration…
Calibrate testing instruments.
+Calibrate the customer’s voltage and timing test instruments tomorrow: follow the factory calibration sequence, adjust offsets to specification, document pre- and post-calibration readings, and email the signed calibration certificate to the site manager before leaving.
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Analysing1
Inspect equipment to identify errors or defects
+Inspect the ATM at branch 42 this afternoon: run the diagnostic suite, open and inspect the cash module and…
Inspect equipment to identify errors or defects
+Inspect the ATM at branch 42 this afternoon: run the diagnostic suite, open and inspect the cash module and card reader for wear or faults, photograph any defects, log error codes with proposed fixes, and raise a priority repair ticket if the machine is out of service.
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Keeping the record1
Document repair procedures and maintenance activities
+Write the repair and maintenance report for the cash machine at 142 King Street: record the fault found,…
Document repair procedures and maintenance activities
+Write the repair and maintenance report for the cash machine at 142 King Street: record the fault found, step-by-step repair actions, parts replaced with serial numbers, preventive maintenance steps, and send the completed procedure to site contact Martin Grey by end of day Friday.
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The daily work16
Provide technical advice to clients or colleagues
+Advise the county bank engineer and on-site branch manager this morning which dispenser module faults to…
Provide technical advice to clients or colleagues
+Advise the county bank engineer and on-site branch manager this morning which dispenser module faults to check first, list the tests and parts needed, explain the customer-visible impact, and note which jobs to escalate to level-two support.
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Follow safety and compliance standards
+Run through the branch safety checklist with the store manager before I start work, confirm lockout…
Follow safety and compliance standards
+Run through the branch safety checklist with the store manager before I start work, confirm lockout procedures, PPE required, and where the emergency stop and power isolator are, then log compliance and any deviations.
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Update technical knowledge and skills
+Schedule two hours this Friday to complete the new ATM vendor training module, summarize the key diagnostic…
Update technical knowledge and skills
+Schedule two hours this Friday to complete the new ATM vendor training module, summarize the key diagnostic changes and workflow impacts in a one-page note for the team, and add any follow-up hands-on practice slots.
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Repair automatic teller machines
+Fix the out-of-service ATM at High Street branch: run a full self-test, replace the jammed cassette and…
Repair automatic teller machines
+Fix the out-of-service ATM at High Street branch: run a full self-test, replace the jammed cassette and shutter assembly, verify card reader alignment and transaction flow, then perform three successful test withdrawals and sign off the job sheet.
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Use software to fix machines
+Connect to the ATM with the vendor diagnostic client, upload the latest firmware bundle, run the full…
Use software to fix machines
+Connect to the ATM with the vendor diagnostic client, upload the latest firmware bundle, run the full hardware diagnostics routine, apply this bank’s configuration profile, and save the session log for remote review.
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Repair equipment on site
+Attend the Eden Mall site, diagnose the cash feed failure, clear the mechanism, replace the worn motor…
Repair equipment on site
+Attend the Eden Mall site, diagnose the cash feed failure, clear the mechanism, replace the worn motor coupling, test with mixed denomination notes, and leave the customer a brief explanation of the fix and preventive care tips.
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Read specifications, such as blueprints, charts, or schematics, to determine machine settings or adjustments.
+Read the ATM schematics and site blueprints to identify the required voltage taps, jumper settings, and…
Read specifications, such as blueprints, charts, or schematics, to determine machine settings or adjustments.
+Read the ATM schematics and site blueprints to identify the required voltage taps, jumper settings, and switch positions, confirm required parts and torque values, then record the exact machine settings in the service log before making adjustments.
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Lay cable and hook up electrical connections between machines, power sources, and phone lines.
+Run the cable route from the power riser to the ATM, secure conduit and clamps, terminate power and telco…
Lay cable and hook up electrical connections between machines, power sources, and phone lines.
+Run the cable route from the power riser to the ATM, secure conduit and clamps, terminate power and telco pairs to the correct terminals, verify continuity and grounding, then note circuit IDs and customer sign-off on the job sheet.
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Enter information into computers to copy programs from one electronic component to another or to draw, modify, or store schematics.
+Load the firmware file into the service workstation, program the replacement module with the vendor image,…
Enter information into computers to copy programs from one electronic component to another or to draw, modify, or store schematics.
+Load the firmware file into the service workstation, program the replacement module with the vendor image, verify checksums and boot sequence, then save the component serial and firmware revision in the repair record.
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Fill machines with toners, inks, or other duplicating fluids.
+Replace the toner cartridge following the fill procedure, run a nozzle test and density patch, clear any…
Fill machines with toners, inks, or other duplicating fluids.
+Replace the toner cartridge following the fill procedure, run a nozzle test and density patch, clear any error counters, record the replacement lot number and next service interval, and hand the customer a confirmation note.
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Calibrate and fine-tune electronic equipment
+Run the manufacturer calibration checklist, adjust gain and offset trims to bring signals within spec, log…
Calibrate and fine-tune electronic equipment
+Run the manufacturer calibration checklist, adjust gain and offset trims to bring signals within spec, log final measurements against tolerance bands, and notify the customer immediately if any component falls outside replaceable limits.
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Install new hardware or software components
+Install the new cash handling head and fit the corresponding firmware module, run the integration self-test,…
Install new hardware or software components
+Install the new cash handling head and fit the corresponding firmware module, run the integration self-test, migrate user settings, update the asset record with part numbers and install date, and get the customer to initial the completion form.
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Perform maintenance on installed equipment
+Perform routine maintenance on the installed ATM at 42 High Street today: run the diagnostics, replace the…
Perform maintenance on installed equipment
+Perform routine maintenance on the installed ATM at 42 High Street today: run the diagnostics, replace the worn card reader module, update the firmware to the latest approved build, confirm cash dispenser calibration, and log parts used and completion notes on the ticket before leaving site.
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Provide customer information related to repairs
+Call the branch manager at 09:30 and explain the repair plan for the faulted ATM: what caused the card jams,…
Provide customer information related to repairs
+Call the branch manager at 09:30 and explain the repair plan for the faulted ATM: what caused the card jams, the parts needed, estimated downtime, cost responsibility, and the earliest available slot for a follow-up visit; then update the customer-facing repair summary on the service ticket.
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Prioritise tasks
+Triage today's dispatch list and prioritise tasks: put the ATM with customer-facing outage at Main Street…
Prioritise tasks
+Triage today's dispatch list and prioritise tasks: put the ATM with customer-facing outage at Main Street first, the scheduled preventive visit at 42 High Street second, and the non-urgent diagnostics at Depot third, factoring in part availability and estimated travel time.
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ATM systems
+Resolve the ATM software fault reported at Central Branch: capture the fault codes, apply the…
ATM systems
+Resolve the ATM software fault reported at Central Branch: capture the fault codes, apply the vendor-recommended patch, perform end-to-end cash and network tests, reboot the terminal, and confirm transactions process correctly before signing off the job.
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