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Business MacHine Mechanic

ANZSCO 342311

Employed

2,000

Part-time share

16%

Female share

3%

Median age

48 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Business Machine Mechanics install, maintain and repair electronic business equipment such as multi-function devices, photocopiers, scanners, fax machines and cash registers.

What they typically do

  • Examines and tests machines, equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults.
  • Adjusts, repairs and replaces worn or defective parts and wiring to maintain machines, equipment and instruments.
  • Reassembles, test operates and adjusts equipment.
  • Advises users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunctions.
  • Monitors radio traffic as well as transmitting and receiving voice messages.
  • Installs electronic instruments and control systems.
  • Applies knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles in commissioning and maintaining control systems.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
34%
VIC
25.2%
QLD
20.9%
WA
9%
SA
6.3%
TAS
2.2%
ACT
1.4%
NT
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Business MacHine Mechanic.