Overview
Lift Mechanics design, install, maintain, service and repair electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment.
Day-to-day
- examines blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation
- measures and lays out insulation reference points
- selects, cuts and connects wire and cable to terminals and connectors
- uses instruments to trace and diagnose faults
- repairs and replaces faulty wiring and defective parts
- positions and installs electrical switchboards
- connects electrical systems to power supply
- tests continuity of circuit
- installs, tests and adjusts electric and mechanical parts of lifts.
Considerations
- Requires driving
- Working outdoors
To become a Lift Mechanic
You usually need a certificate III in electrotechnology (electrician or systems electrician) to work as a Lift Mechanic. These courses are often completed as part of an apprenticeship.
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