Mechanical Door Repairers Go Back to List Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Technology used in this occupation:
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Tasks
	Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
	Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
	Inspect job sites, assessing headroom, side room, or other conditions to determine appropriateness of door for a given location.
	Collect payment upon job completion.
	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.
	Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
	Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
	Set doors into place or stack hardware sections into openings after rail or track installation.
	Remove or disassemble defective automatic mechanical door closers, using hand tools.

Skills
	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.
	Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	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.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Knowledge
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $55,662.00 $26.76  $21.93  $24.33 - $28.74  Bridgeport/Stamford $57,362.00 $27.58  $24.33  $27.33 - $29.02  New Haven $55,953.00 $26.90  $21.85  $21.79 - $28.26

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   18   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow much faster than average, but the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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