Photocopier Technician

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What is a Photocopier Technician?

A Photocopier Technician is a trained artisan who is responsible for the smooth running of photocopy machines.

Photocopy machines are an important tool in an office.

Most offices require a photocopy machine for admin so businesses usually have at least one photocopier machine.

For example:

• A print and design company or restaurant may have only one but a large company like Old Mutual or Standard Bank may have hundreds.  So Photocopier Technicians have their work cut out for them.

What does a Photocopier Technician do?

• travels from one customer to another
• instals new machines
• services machines
• troubleshoots and finds the fault
• orders parts
• replaces broken or worn parts
• trains new users/clients on how to use machine
• reads manuals
• keeps up to date with current technology
• keeps records

Are you … ?

• mathematically inclined?
• technically minded?
• interested in electronics?
• a good communicator?
• willing to work overtime sometimes?
• good with people?
• patient?

How do I become a Photocopier Technician?

To get from one customer to another – it is advantageous to have a valid driver’s licence.  Some companies may offer you a company car while others expect you to have your own.

Some Photocopier Technicians require a A+ Course in computers and electronics training.  A basic understanding of networking is advantageous.

Some institutions you can do the A+ IT course are:

• IT ACADEMY

• NEW HORIZONS

• LEARNFAST

Another way to become a Photocopier Technician is to approach a Photocopy company directly.  They may offer in-house training. 

If you start at the bottom of the company and show that you are hard-working and dedicated, the company may send you on a training course for you to become a Photocopier Technician.

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Machine Mechanic … or … Electrician

Is becoming a Photocopier Technician the right career choice for me?