Mechanical Door Repairer

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Mechanical Door Repairer

What they do

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Also Called: Commercial Door Installer, Commercial Installer, Door Installer, Door Technician, Garage Door Installer, Garage Door Technician, Installation Technician, Residential Door Installer, Service Technician, Commercial Door Installer, Commercial Installer, Door Installer, Door Technician, Garage Door Installer, Garage Door Technician, Installation Technician, Residential Door Installer, Service Technician

$36,240
Starting Salary (2023)
$48,650
Median Salary (2023)
9.6%
Projected Job Growth
27,800
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment.
Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability
Attention to Detail
Independence
Cooperation
Integrity
Initiative

What key skills are needed for this job?

Critical Thinking
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Installation

Expected Knowledge

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge 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.
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Common Activities

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

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