Salary Breakdown
Mechanical Door Repairers
Average
$43,360
ANNUAL
$20.84
HOURLY
Entry Level
$33,750
ANNUAL
$16.23
HOURLY
Mid Level
$40,960
ANNUAL
$19.70
HOURLY
Expert Level
$48,170
ANNUAL
$23.16
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Mechanical Door Repairers
600
Projected job openings through 2024
Sample Career Roadmap
Mechanical Door Repairers
Supporting Certifications
Degree Recommendations
Top Expected Tasks
Mechanical Door Repairers
01
Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
02
Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
03
Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
04
Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
05
Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
06
Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment.
07
Collect payment upon job completion.
08
Install door frames, rails, steel rolling curtains, electronic-eye mechanisms, or electric door openers and closers, using power tools, hand tools, and electronic test equipment.
09
Inspect job sites, assessing headroom, side room, or other conditions to determine appropriateness of door for a given location.
10
Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Mechanical Door Repairers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
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