Camera repair technician, Kaihangarau whakatika kāmera
Also known as
- Camera repair specialist, camera technician
Camera repair technicians repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$58K to $86K
Most common
$103K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Camera repair technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends or evenings
- usually work in supply or electronic stores, and studios, and may travel locally
- need to be accurate, practical and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance
- disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
- test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning
- clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order
- lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning
- install electrical components, equipment, or systems
- order materials, supplies, or equipment
- calibrate equipment to specifications
- inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear
- read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs
Practical
Investigative
Organised
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a camera repair technician and experience or a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Electrotechnology (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Customer Premises Systems (Level 4)
- an EAS licence
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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