Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers score 32 out of 100, which is moderate exposure to AI. That ranks #504 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 19 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 6 on its own and 0 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 1 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

32/ 100

Moderate

Rank: #504of 923 jobs
US workers: 26,410BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $47,450a year
In real AI use: 1 of 19tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 6 (32%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 13 (68%)

Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Order parts needed for machine repairs.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
Prepare repair cost estimates.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
Refer to manuals and wiring diagrams to gather information needed to repair machines.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Test machines to determine proper functioning.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Clean and oil machine parts.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Disassemble and assemble machines, according to specifications and using hand and power tools.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Contact other repair personnel or make arrangements for the removal of machines in cases where major repairs are required.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Transport machines to installation sites.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Install machines, making the necessary water and electrical connections in compliance with codes.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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Questions about coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers and AI

Will AI replace coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers score 32 out of 100 (moderate exposure), #504 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 6 of the job's 19 tasks, 6 of them on its own, while 13 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair"; "Order parts needed for machine repairs"; "Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies".

Which coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies"; "Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products"; "Test machines to determine proper functioning".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 1 of the 19 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers, and what do they earn?

About 26,410 people in the US, with median pay of $47,450 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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