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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Mechanical Door Repairers

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Mechanical Door Repairers
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Median pay

$51,050
Median annual pay for Mechanical Door Repairers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

11.4%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

2,700
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

28,400
Estimated U.S. employment for Mechanical Door Repairers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+3,200
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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O*NET occupation profile

What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Active Learning
  6. 6Monitoring

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Mechanical
  2. 2Customer and Personal Service
  3. 3Building and Construction
  4. 4Engineering and Technology
  5. 5Mathematics
  6. 6Computers and Electronics

Abilities

  1. 1Arm-Hand Steadiness
  2. 2Manual Dexterity
  3. 3Near Vision
  4. 4Problem Sensitivity
  5. 5Trunk Strength
  6. 6Extent Flexibility

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Perseverance
  6. 6Achievement Orientation

Work activities

  1. 1Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  2. 2Performing General Physical Activities
  3. 3Getting Information
  4. 4Handling and Moving Objects
  5. 5Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  6. 6Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Work context

  1. 1Telephone Conversations
  2. 2In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
  3. 3Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  4. 4Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Representative tasks

  • Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
  • Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
  • Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
  • Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
  • Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
  • Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment.
  • Collect payment upon job completion.
  • 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.

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Sources

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