Mechanical Door Repairers

SOC Code: 49-9011

Mechanical Door Repairerss wind large springs with upward motion of arm. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 90.0/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Critical Thinking, Quality Control Analysis, Quality Control Analysis.

AI-Proof Score: 90.0Very High
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Median Salary

$51,050

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Job Growth

11.4%

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Training Time

Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)

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Job Zone

Zone 2 / 5

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Training Cost

~$5,000

Key Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Installation
  • Repairing
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Coordination

Common 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.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation