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Mechanical Door Repairers

Under the title Mechanical Door Repairers, workers install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. O*NET rates it as some preparation, which usually means a few months to a year of learning on the job. It leans on installation, repairing, and quality control analysis. Expect to wind large springs with upward motion of arm. With a code of RCI, this is mostly a job for people drawn to hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world. Conventional interests also help, rated 4.0 out of 7. You may also need to complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required. It tends to suit people who want hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world, and it offers little for anyone seeking creative work with room for original expression.

What they do

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

Main tasks

  • Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
  • Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
  • 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.
  • Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
  • Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.

Skills

  • Installation
  • Repairing
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Complex Problem Solving

Who this career fits

May suit you if

  • You like ending the day with a physical result you can point to.
  • You like clear rules and getting the details right.
  • You want to start work after a short stretch of training.
  • You are comfortable relying on installation and repairing.

May not suit you if

  • You would rather stay away from physical, hands-on tasks.
  • You need creative expression to be a big part of your day. Artistic rates 1.0 out of 7 here.
  • You want a career built on years of advanced study.

Interest profile

O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code RCI takes the three highest, and Realistic comes first here.

Preparation

Some preparation. Most people start with a high school diploma, then learn from experienced coworkers over a few months to a year.

Also called

  • Commercial Door Installer
  • Commercial Installer
  • Door Installer
  • Door Serviceman
  • Garage Door Installer

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This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.