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Mechanical Door Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-9011
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$55,720
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
2,300
Proj. Annual Openings
27,120
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.7%
Top Skills
1.Critical Thinking
2.Quality Control Analysis
3.Reading Comprehension
4.Active Listening
5.Speaking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.
Common titles: Commercial Door Installer, Commercial Installer, Door Installer, Door Technician, Garage Door Installer, Garage Door Technician
Representative Tasks
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
- •Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- •Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- •Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
- •Document operational activities.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Office software · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotMicrosoft Windows · hot
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.9%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $55,720 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |