Life As a Mechanical Door Repairer

Mechanical Door Repairer Example Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

A Day in the Life of a Mechanical Door Repairer

• Remove or disassemble defective automatic mechanical door closers, using hand tools.
• Lubricate door closer oil chambers and pack spindles with leather washers.
• Clean door closer parts, using caustic soda, rotary brushes, or grinding wheels.
• Install dock seals, bumpers, or shelters.
• Study blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine appropriate methods of installing or repairing automated door openers.
• Inspect job sites, assessing headroom, side room, or other conditions to determine appropriateness of door for a given location.

What Every Mechanical Door Repairer Should Know

Below is a list of the skills most Mechanical Door Repairers say are important on the job.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Installation: Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

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.

Other Mechanical Door Repairer Job Titles

• Residential Door Unit Installer
• Residential Door Installer
• Repairman
• Door Technician
• Mechanical Door Repairer

Is There Going to be Demand for Mechanical Door Repairers?

There were about 20,400 jobs for Mechanical Door Repairers in 2016 (in the United States).

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.2% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 2,100 new jobs for Mechanical Door Repairers by 2026. There will be an estimated 1,800 positions for Mechanical Door Repairer per year.

The states with the most job growth for Mechanical Door Repairers are California, Florida, and Texas.

Watch out if you plan on working in Wyoming, Mississippi, or Idaho. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Mechanical Door Repairer Average Salary

Mechanical Door Repairers Make between $27,250 and $62,530 a year. A Mechanical Door Repairer median salary is $41,010.

How much do Mechanical Door Repairers make in each U.S. state?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
Alaska	$66,460
Illinois	$55,750
Washington	$50,850
New Hampshire	$49,590
Nevada	$49,530
Missouri	$49,440
New Jersey	$48,990
Hawaii	$48,830
California	$48,650
Minnesota	$48,470
Massachusetts	$48,110
Georgia	$46,500
Kansas	$46,140
Utah	$45,980
Indiana	$44,680
Colorado	$44,110
Florida	$43,800
New York	$43,300
Arizona	$43,220
Wisconsin	$43,080
Maine	$43,050
Kentucky	$42,780
Louisiana	$42,650
Maryland	$42,450
Tennessee	$42,320
Oregon	$42,300
North Dakota	$41,870
South Carolina	$41,860
Iowa	$41,540
Ohio	$41,310
Wyoming	$41,210
Delaware	$40,900
Connecticut	$40,820
Texas	$40,490
Oklahoma	$40,170
Virginia	$40,130
Pennsylvania	$38,900
New Mexico	$38,120
Nebraska	$37,730
Rhode Island	$37,340
South Dakota	$37,100
Idaho	$36,610
Montana	$36,540
Mississippi	$36,480
North Carolina	$35,640
West Virginia	$35,610
Arkansas	$35,530
Michigan	$35,370
Vermont	$34,930
Alabama	$34,150

How to Become a Mechanical Door Repairer

Are there Mechanical Door Repairer education requirements?

What work experience do I need to become a Mechanical Door Repairer?

Who Employs Mechanical Door Repairers?

Similar Careers

Those thinking about becoming Mechanical Door Repairers might also be interested in the following careers:

• Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Those who work as Mechanical Door Repairers sometimes switch careers to one of these choices:

• Helpers–Electricians

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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