Mechanical Door Repairers

Also Called: Door Installer, Garage Door Installer, Service Technician

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$36,240

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Mechanical Door Repairers do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Automotive & Machine Repair • Construction

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Work Context

  • Telephone
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Levels
  • Planes
  • Power saws
  • Multimeters
  • Bench grinder

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Active Listening
  • Installation
  • Reading Comprehension

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
mechanical
building and construction
Business
customer service

Education

  • 71% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 17% Less than high school diploma
  • 12% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Mechanical Door Repairers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Landscape Architects

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Austin Peay State University

    Clarksville, TN

  • Bay de Noc Community College

    Escanaba, MI

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Independence
  • Integrity
  • Initiative

Values

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Mechanical Door Repairers across the country typically make.

$17.42 / hour
$36,240 /year

Entry Level

$23.39 / hour
$48,650 /year

Median Level

$33.53 / hour
$69,750 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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