# Mechanical Door Repairers

> Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 49-9011.00
- **Summary:** Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

## Aliases

- Door Installer
- Garage Door Installer
- Garage Door Technician
- Service Technician
- Commercial Door Installer
- Commercial Installer
- Door Technician
- Installation Technician
- Residential Door Installer
- Automated Access Systems Technician
- Automatic Door Mechanic
- Automatic Door Technician

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wind large springs with upward motion of arm. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Order replacement springs, sections, or slats. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.c.3.e |
| Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools. | Core | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Collect payment upon job completion. | Core | 4.A.4.c.3.d |
| 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. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Inspect job sites, assessing headroom, side room, or other conditions to determine appropriateness of door for a given location. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.f |
| Assemble and fasten tracks to structures or bucks, using impact wrenches or welding equipment. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Set doors into place or stack hardware sections into openings after rail or track installation. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.v |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.ad |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Assemble mechanical components or machine parts. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Gather information about work conditions or locations. | 4.A.1.a.1.f |
| Collect payments for goods or services. | 4.A.4.c.3.d |
| Document operational activities. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Move materials, equipment, or supplies. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.v |
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | 4.A.3.a.2.s |
| Remove parts or components from equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.s |
| Install hardware or other interior fixtures. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Assemble structural components. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Run wiring to connect equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Cut materials according to specifications or needs. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Move large objects using heavy equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | 4.A.4.c.3.e |
| Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Install structural foundations. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Fabricate parts or components. | 4.A.3.a.2.aa |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.92 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.88 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.88 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.84 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.75 |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 3.73 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.62 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.62 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.5 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.38 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3.38 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.38 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.25 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Installation | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.12 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.12 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.12 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.12 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.12 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.12 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.12 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 3.09 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Instructing | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Repairing | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Visualization | ability | 3 |
| Gross Body Coordination | ability | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Facebook | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facebook | Web page creation and editing software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Route mapping software | Route navigation software | no | no |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | no | no |
| Work order software | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.79 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 4.69 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.51 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.49 |
| Contact With Others | 4.38 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.32 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.27 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.17 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 4.16 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 4.14 |
| Exposed to High Places | 4.1 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 4.05 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.03 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4.03 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4 |
| Time Pressure | 4 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 3.91 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.91 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.9 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.88 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.87 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 3.72 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.72 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.72 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.72 |
| Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles | 3.63 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 3.55 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.41 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.41 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 3.33 |
| Level of Competition | 3.2 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.18 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.1 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.08 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 3.08 |
| Consequence of Error | 2.99 |
| E-Mail | 2.98 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 2.87 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.82 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.78 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 70.83 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 17.25 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 11.8 |
| Some College Courses | 0.12 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 6.87 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 5.91 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 5.76 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.96 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 3.6 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 2.5 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.25 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.05 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 2 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 1.78 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.66 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 1.46 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 1.46 |
| Integrity | work_style | 1.37 |
| Information Technology | specific_interest_area | 1.27 |
| Sales | specific_interest_area | 1.27 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 47-2121.00 | role-47-2121-00 | Glaziers | Primary-Short |
| 47-4021.00 | role-47-4021-00 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Primary-Short |
| 49-9094.00 | role-49-9094-00 | Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | Primary-Short |
| 49-9098.00 | role-49-9098-00 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | Primary-Short |
| 49-9071.00 | role-49-9071-00 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | Primary-Short |
| 47-2211.00 | role-47-2211-00 | Sheet Metal Workers | Primary-Long |
| 49-3043.00 | role-49-3043-00 | Rail Car Repairers | Primary-Long |
| 47-2221.00 | role-47-2221-00 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Primary-Long |
| 47-2111.00 | role-47-2111-00 | Electricians | Primary-Long |
| 49-2096.00 | role-49-2096-00 | Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | Primary-Long |
| 47-2031.00 | role-47-2031-00 | Carpenters | Supplemental |
| 47-3015.00 | role-47-3015-00 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Construction | construction |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 51050
- **Mean Wage:** 54110
- **Pct10Wage:** 37160
- **Pct25Wage:** 44720
- **Pct75Wage:** 61350
- **Pct90Wage:** 73160
- **Employment:** 27970
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 20550 | 52240 | 13.95 |
| 238290 | 238290 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | National industry | 8470 | 57940 | 304.06 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 5580 | 49510 | 1.97 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 650 | 50470 | 0.28 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 630 | 59970 | 0.58 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 310 | 61420 | 0.39 |
| 238310 | 238310 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | National industry | 100 | 53060 | 2.24 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector |  | 52000 |  |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry |  | 52000 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 238290 | 238290 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | National industry | 8470 | 304.06 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 20550 | 13.95 |
| 238310 | 238310 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | National industry | 100 | 2.24 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 5580 | 1.97 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 630 | 0.58 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 310 | 0.39 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 650 | 0.28 |
- **Count:** 9

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.91 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.383152 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -1.186684 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -1.281903 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 17
- **Percentile:** 14
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 7 | felten_aioe |
| 23 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 22 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.383152 | 7 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.18181818181818182 | 23 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.07932645439779445 | 22 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.91
- **Percentile:** 81
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.09090909090909091
- **Beta:** 0.13636363636363635
- **Gamma:** 0.18181818181818182

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 11.4
- **Growth Percentile:** 94
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 2.7
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 35
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 28.4
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 31.7

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 25
- **Skills:** 37
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 9
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 7c0b5a6726449960