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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, Commercial Service Technician (Commercial Service Tech), Door Installer, Door Serviceman, Garage Door Installer, Garage Door Opener Installer, Garage Door Service Technician (Garage Door Service Tech), Garage Door Technician (Garage Door Tech), Installation Technician (Installation Tech), Installer, Overhead Door Installer, Overhead Door Technician (Overhead Door Tech), Residential Door Installer

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Mechanical Door Repairers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in MI

No Data Available
  • 7.5%

    Change

    Ranks #39 in job growth rate
    70

    Job Openings

    Ranks #12 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (45%)
  • Some college, no degree  (24%)
  • Associate's degree  (12%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (11%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (7%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (1%)
  • Master's degree  (<1%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

People in this career often have talent in:

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

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 31.0 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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