Elevator Constructor

As an elevator constructor, you will construct, install, service, and maintain elevating devices such as elevators, lifts and escalators. You may specialize in installation, maintenance or repair, and work for elevator manufacturers or companies that install and maintain elevating equipment in institutional, commercial or industrial settings.

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You have mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.

You have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

You're able to identify and respond to dangerous situations.

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Typical responsibilities

Read blueprints, schematics and maintenance documentation
Install and wire electrical and electronic control systems
Inspect and adjust mechanical or electrical system issues
Diagnose and resolve mechanical or electrical system issues
Test, operate and verify the proper function of safety and control devices

Common skills you need for the trades

Math

Math is used across the skilled trades. You may work with decimals, fractions, measurements, conversions, area and volume to plan work, calculate materials, monitor operations and troubleshoot.

Reading

Strong reading skills help you work safely and effectively on the job. You’ll use them to understand instructions, equipment manuals, safety information, drawings and other technical information.

Science

Basic science principles help you understand how things work and how materials behave. Across the trades, this can include concepts like electricity, heat, force, pressure and the properties of different materials.

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