Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 224 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 28% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
AI could do much of this on its own
Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.
AI could do much of this on its own
Order parts needed for machine repairs.
AI could do much of this on its own
Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.
AI could do much of this on its own
Refer to manuals and wiring diagrams to gather information needed to repair machines.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Test machines to determine proper functioning.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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