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Mechanical Door Repairers

What do they do?

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

Also known as:

Commercial Door Installer, Commercial Installer, Door Installer, Door Serviceman, Door Technician, Garage Door Installer, Garage Door Opener Installer, Garage Door Service Technician, Garage Door Technician, Installation Technician, Overhead Door Installer, Overhead Door Technician, Repairman, Residential Door Installer, Residential Installer, Service Technician

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Mechanical Door Repairers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, more slowly than average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in OH

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  • 3.4%

    Change

    Ranks #38 in job growth rate
    110

    Job Openings

    Ranks #8 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (40%)
  • Some college, no degree  (32%)
  • Associate's degree  (13%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (8%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (6%)
  • Master's degree  (<1%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

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People in this career often have these skills:

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

People in this career often know a lot about:

  • 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.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
  • Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
  • Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
  • Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  • Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
  • Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
  • Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
  • Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Document operational activities.
  • Collect payments for goods or services.
  • Install hardware or other interior fixtures.
  • Gather information about work conditions or locations.
  • Assemble structural components.
  • Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
  • Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
  • Move large objects using heavy equipment.
  • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
  • Remove parts or components from equipment.
  • Fabricate parts or components.
  • Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
  • Run wiring to connect equipment.
  • Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
  • Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
  • Install structural foundations.
  • Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.
  • Connect electrical components or equipment.
  • Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

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