How do they match: Mechanical Door Repairers

  • Automated Access Systems Technician
  • Garage Door Opener Installer

  • Operate lifts, winches, or chain falls to move heavy curtain doors.
  • 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.
  • Cover treadles with carpeting or other floor covering materials, and test systems by operating treadles.
  • Cut door stops or angle irons to fit openings.
  • 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.
  • Set doors into place or stack hardware sections into openings after rail or track installation.
  • Study blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine appropriate methods of installing or repairing automated door openers.

  • Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.
  • Document operational activities.
  • Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.