Arcade Technician

Shaffer Distributing Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock ownership

Paid time off

Job summary

Shaffer Distributing Company in Columbus, OH seeks an Arcade Technician to install, repair, and support arcade games across the United States. This role involves travel and hands-on work with payment kiosks, POS systems, and card readers, with all travel expenses covered.

The position emphasizes reliability, technical aptitude, and the ability to communicate professionally with customers and teammates, with standard office hours Monday to Friday, and overtime when traveling.

Qualifications

• Strong communicative skills including both verbal and written.
• Strong electrical & mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment circuitry and mechanical assemblies.
• Computer repair knowledge with basic networking skills.
• Ability to follow manufacturers installation instructions and program settings.
• Dependable and reliable, with the ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair arcade equipment across the U.S.
• Set up and configure payment kiosks, POS systems, and card readers
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain existing equipment
• Provide post-sale support and training to customers
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members

Skills

Strong communication

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Computer repair basics

Installation instructions

Dependable

Detail oriented

Job description

As an Arcade Technician, your days will be active and varied installing, repairing and providing technical support for arcade games throughout the greater US. You’ll have the opportunity to install and support the arcade industry’s newest equipment with all travel related expenses and travel time paid. At Shaffer, our service technicians build a strong sense of camaraderie with each other and take great pride in everything they do.

Responsibilities:

• Install and repair arcade equipment across the U.S.
• Set up and configure payment kiosks, POS systems, and card readers
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain existing equipment
• Provide post-sale support and training to customers
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members

Normal work hours are M-F 8-5 PM while in the office. Overtime likely when traveling.

Ability to travel up to a week, two times per month for the periodic installations across the U.S. (this is an estimate)

All expenses covered while traveling!

Reporting office location preferred: Columbus, OH.

Position Requirements

• Strong communicative skills including both verbal and written
• Strong electrical & mechanical aptitude
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment circuitry and mechanical assemblies
• Computer repair knowledge with basic networking skills
• Ability to follow manufacturers installation instructions and program settings.
• Dependable and reliable, with the ability to work independently
• Detail oriented

Physical Requirements

• Lifting an average of 50 pounds
• Twisting of body
• Constant stooping and bending/squatting
• Climbing ladders
• Unloading equipment
• Walking in and out of locations, as well as, in locations

Why Shaffer:

Shaffer Distributing, established 95 years ago, stands as a national leader in the family entertainment center, arcade and vending equipment distribution industry. As a relationship-focused company, we have earned a superior reputation with major industry customers, vendors, and competitors. With a solid foundation and a growth mindset, we've achieved significant growth in the last 5 years. Our success is rooted in our people, who have created a family-oriented, transparent, and caring environment. We cherish longevity, value work/life balance, and take pride in doing the job right. At Shaffer Distributing, we care deeply about our people and customers, and we live by our core values. We are a 5th Generation family business, owned by our employees and focused on the next generation of success!

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to prioritize your well-being.
• Financial Security: Life insurance and 401(k) with 4% company match to secure your future as well as tools and access to advisors to secure your financial future
• Stock Ownership – 100% employer funded, no cost to you
• Paid time off and holidays

Shaffer is an equal opportunity employer and will give consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.