They also work around things that could get hot and burn them. Jobs There were about 138,000 computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers in 1998. About 3 out of 5 fixed computers and automated teller equipment. The others fixed other office machines. Repairers worked for companies that sell computers and office machines and for companies whose only business is taking care of machines.
Repairers work many different places in the country.
Most work in large cities, where there are large numbers of machines. Most companies want to hire repairers who have taken classes in fixing machines. People can take these classes in special schools and in some colleges. Some people are taught to be repairers while they are in the military. Repairers must be good at math and science.