DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
47-4021 Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
Occupational Description:
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 420 | 66 | $42.24/hr | $2.91/hr | $18.61/hr | $29.96/hr | $45.43/hr | $54.71/hr | $61.92/hr |
| U S | 28,350 | 1,247 | $40.61/hr | $0.45/hr | $21.77/hr | $29.51/hr | $41.46/hr | $51.09/hr | $60.57/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2023 - 2025 | |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1,830 | $33.67/hr | 3.7% |
| Rail Car Repairers | 1,190 | $32.76/hr | 4.3% |
| Mechanical Door Repairers | 540 | $20.01/hr | 3.0% |
| Boilermakers | 40 | $35.56/hr | 2.2% |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | N/A | N/A | -1.8% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | N/A | N/A | -1.1% |
Tasks for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
- Studies blueprints to determine layout of framework and foundations.
- Cuts prefabricated sections of framework, rails, and other components to specified dimensions.
- Completes service reports to verify conformance to prescribed standards.
- Locates malfunction in brakes, motor, switches, and signal and control systems, using test equipment.
- Inspects wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installation, and alignment and clearance of car hoistway.
- Operates elevator to determine power demand and tests power consumption to detect overload factors.
- Lubricates bearings and other parts to minimize friction.
- Adjusts safety controls, counter weights, and mechanism of doors.
- Connects electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- Installs safety and control devices, cables, drives, rails, motors, and elevator cars.
- Disassembles defective unit and repairs ore replaces parts, such as locks, gears, cables, and electric wiring.
