Occupation information for Mechanical Door Repairers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
• 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.
• Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment.
• 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.
• Collect payment upon job completion.
• Inspect job sites, assessing headroom, side room, or other conditions to determine appropriateness of door for a given location.

Tools:

• Adjustable wrenches
• Bench grinder
• Levels
• Planes
• Power saws

Technology:

• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Internet browser software
• Office suite software
• Operating system software

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