Will AI Replace Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers?

Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Test machines to determine proper functioning.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Clean and oil machine parts.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Order parts needed for machine repairs.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Disassemble and assemble machines, according to specifications and using hand and power tools.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Contact other repair personnel or make arrangements for the removal of machines in cases where major repairs are required.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Transport machines to installation sites.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Refer to manuals and wiring diagrams to gather information needed to repair machines.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Install machines, making the necessary water and electrical connections in compliance with codes.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.