Mechanical Door Repairers
Commercial Door Installer, Door Installer, Garage Door Installer, Garage Door Technician (Garage Door Tech)
What they do:
Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Knowledge
Business
- management
- customer service
Engineering and Technology
- building and construction
- mechanical
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Physical Strength
- use your lower back and stomach
- lift, push, pull, or carry
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel Hot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook Hot Technology
Education
Education: (rated 1 of 4)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Get started on your career:
Apprenticeship.gov
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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