ATM Repair Technician Electrical & Electronic Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does an ATM Repair Technician Do?
ATM repair technicians install, diagnose, maintain and repair automatic teller machines. They travel to their clients' location to provide their services. ATM repair technicians use hand tools and software to fix malfunctioning money distributors.
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Where Do I Start?
Mechanical Tools
Understand machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an ATM Repair Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialMechanical Tools knowledge
Understand machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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EssentialATM Systems knowledge
The different technologies, software, hardware and operations that are used or can be found in automated teller machines.
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EssentialElectronics knowledge
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
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EssentialSecurity Threats knowledge
Types of threats to public and private security such as unauthorised entry, aggressive behaviour, molestation, robbery, theft, assault, kidnapping, murder and public demonstration.
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EssentialApply Company Policies skill
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
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EssentialCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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EssentialIdentify Security Threats skill
Identify security threats during investigations, inspections, or patrols, and perform the necessary actions to minimise or neutralise the threat.
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EssentialLift Heavy Weights skill
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
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EssentialMaintain Customer Service skill
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EssentialPerform Maintenance On Installed Equipment skill
Perform the maintenance on installed equipment on-site. Follow procedures to avoid uninstalling equipment from machinery or vehicles.
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EssentialPerform Test Run skill
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …
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EssentialPrioritise Tasks skill
Organise tasks according to their priority.
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EssentialProvide Customer Follow-up Services skill
Register, follow-up, solve and respond to customer requests, complaints and after-sales services.
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EssentialProvide Customer Information Related To Repairs skill
Inform customers about necessary repairs or replacements, discuss products, services and costs, include accurate technical information.
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EssentialReplace Defect Components skill
Remove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialUse Repair Manuals skill
Apply the information, such as periodic maintenance charts, step by step repair instructions, troubleshooting information and overhaul procedures to perform routine maintenance and repairs.
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EssentialRepair Equipment On Site skill
Identify malfunctions and repair or replace multi-media, audio-visual and computer systems, hardware and equipment on site.
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Optional Skills (5 of 20 displayed)
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OptionalInformation Confidentiality knowledge
The mechanisms and regulations which allow for selective access control and guarantee that only authorised parties (people, processes, systems and devices) have access to data, the way to comply with …
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OptionalAdminister Appointments skill
Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.
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OptionalApply Technical Communication Skills skill
Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
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OptionalAssemble Machines skill
Assemble machines according to instructions and specifications.
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OptionalClean Equipment skill
Perform cleaning routines after equipment use.
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OptionalCommunicate By Telephone skill
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
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OptionalDrive Vehicles skill
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
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OptionalInstall Software skill
Install machine-readable instructions, such as computer programs, in order to direct the computer's processor to perform a certain set of actions.
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OptionalIssue Sales Invoices skill
Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and …
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OptionalMaintain Records Of Maintenance Interventions skill
Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.
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OptionalMake Independent Operating Decisions skill
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a …
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OptionalManage Schedule Of Tasks skill
Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.
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OptionalOrder Supplies skill
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
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OptionalPerform Services In A Flexible Manner skill
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OptionalReport To The Team Leader skill
Keep the team leader informed on current and emerging issues.
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OptionalSecure Working Area skill
Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.
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OptionalShow Social Competences skill
Ability to interact effectively with other people.
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OptionalWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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OptionalWork In Shifts skill
Work in rotating shifts, where the goal is to keep a service or production line running around the clock and each day of the week.
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OptionalDisassemble Machines skill
Disassemble machines following defined procedures and inventory for the suitable handling of parts. Ensure that machines can be reassembled following disassembly.
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