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Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

Also called: Camera Repair Technician, Camera Repairman, Camera Technician, Repair Technician

What they do:

Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.

On the job, you would:
  • Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools.
  • Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  • Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges.
On the job, you'll need:

Engineering and Technology

  • mechanical
  • computers and electronics

Business

  • customer service

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Basic Skills

  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • put together small parts with your fingers
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Ideas and Logic

  • notice when problems happen
  • make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Persistence
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Analytical Thinking

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Data base user interface and query software

  • RepairTRAX

Electronic mail software

  • Email software

Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $44,060

Education

High school diploma/GED or certificate after high school is usually needed.