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Job Description: An apprenticeship is a formal method of training in a skilled occupation or trade. For general information about apprenticeships, training, and partnerships with business, visit the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services (OATELS) website. OATELS is the Federal program that administers the National Registered Apprenticeship System (NRAS). It is a consolidation of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and the new responsibilities of the employer and labor liaison dedicated to building a workforce for the 21st century.
Apprentice office machine repairers are paid trainees who learn to repair and maintain all types of office equipment. They learn their trade by working with experienced repairers and by attending formal classroom courses. They routinely visit retail stores, industrial plants, or business offices to repair office equipment such as typewriters, copiers, adding machines, or calculators.
Duties: Apprentice office machine repairers service, adjust, or replace parts in office machines. They may perform some or all of the following duties:
- Inspect and test office equipment to determine if repairs are needed
- Read diagrams and charts to determine repair steps
- Adjust relays, circuits, and other machine components
- Replace burned-out motors
- Clean and maintain machines to help prevent breakdowns
Working Conditions: Office machine repairers usually work a standard 40-hour week. Repairers who have a large district to cover are sometimes required to make overnight trips. They either repair equipment on site or remove it to a repair shop.
Educational Requirements: Knowledge of electronics is necessary for employment in this occupation. Employers prefer hiring workers who are certified as repairers. Several organizations administer certification programs such as The International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) and the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA). Community colleges and technology centers offer associate degree programs. Some equipment manufacturers also offer training.
Outlook: The estimated number of office machine repairers (to include computer and automated teller repairers) in Tennessee is 4,420. It is estimated there will be a growth rate of 14 percent in this occupation through the year 2012 with 120 job openings annually. For additional information on this occupation, visit the nationally recognized Occupational Outlook Handbook online.
| 10% | 25% | Median- 50% | 75% | 90% | |
| TN Annual | $21,060 | $24,880 | $31,970 | $40,420 | $50,460 |
| US Annual | $22,150 | $28,210 | $36,480 | $46,670 | $56,910 |
*Some salaries are listed at an hourly rate. Those that include a single dollar amount are considered hourly wage.
Wage and salary data provided by:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, Tennessee Department of Labor website
- TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development website
- Bureau of Economic Analysis website
For an explanation of salary data please visit acinet.org
Last updated on: January 23, 2008