SOC 49-9011
Mechanical Door Repairers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ55/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ27,970
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$51K
$37K โ $73K
Projected Growth
๐+11.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค10/100
Low exposure
๐ก Mechanical Door Repairers face a risk score of 55/100 โ 11 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $51K ($5K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 55/100, Mechanical Door Repairers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated fault detection via iot sensor networks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 27,970 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in customer communication about technical issues and adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Mechanical Door Repairers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
Predictive maintenance AI reducing reactive repair needs
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Customer communication about technical issues
Adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
Diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Web page creation and editing software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Electronic mail software
Presentation software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
Building and Construction
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 55% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 84% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 74% |