Mechanical Door Repairer

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Ideal for those who love hands-on work and problem-solving with mechanical systems.
Ensure safety and convenience by maintaining and repairing essential door systems.
Unique role involving precision work with springs and hydraulic mechanisms.

💰 Earn $48K-$64K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

📈 11.4% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll 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.
Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

2,700 Annually

Median Earnings

$58,380 in California

$48,650 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Equipment Maintenance
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Repairing
Troubleshooting

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Job security

Deep Dive

Mechanical Door Repairer

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Strategic Employment

Strategic employment provides individuals with valuable work experience, opportunities for professional growth and networking, and exposure to an industry where they may want to pursue advancement.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ FINISH IN 1-3 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Workforce Development Program

A workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years