Career overview

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

O*NET-SOC 49-9061.00

Median pay / yr$49,300

OutlookBelow Average

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

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers.

TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
RepairingRepairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Computers and ElectronicsKnowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Engineering and TechnologyKnowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.