Mechanical Door Repairers

Wages
In 2015, the average annual wage in a Alabama was $34,090 with most people making betweeen $26,350 and $47,680
Wages by Industry
  • Building Finishing Contractors $36,520.00
  • Building Material and Supplies Dealers $34,020.00
  • Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers $40,650.00
  • Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors $33,400.00
Education Required
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Common Majors
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About the job

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

What you'll do
    • Bore or cut holes in flooring as required for installation, using hand or power tools.
    • Clean door closer parts, using caustic soda, rotary brushes, or grinding wheels.
    • Cover treadles with carpeting or other floor covering materials and test systems by operating treadles.
    • Fabricate replacements for worn or broken parts, using welders, lathes, drill presses, or shaping or milling machines.
    • Install dock seals, bumpers, or shelters.
    • Lubricate door closer oil chambers and pack spindles with leather washers.
    • Operate lifts, winches, or chain falls to move heavy curtain doors.
    • Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
    • Set in and secure floor treadles for door activating mechanisms; then connect power packs and electrical panelboards to treadles.
    • Study blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine appropriate methods of installing or repairing automated door openers.
Things you need to know
    • 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.
    • Engineering and Technology – Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
    • Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Abilities you'll need to have
    • Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
    • Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
    • Repairing – Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
    • Installation – Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
    • Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
    • Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people.
    • Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.