Lift Mechanic

Construction, Trades & Services

ANZSCO ID 341113

Summary

Lift Mechanics design, install, maintain, service and repair electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment.

Employment Pathway

A certificate III in electrotechnology (electrician or systems electrician) is usually needed to work as a Lift Mechanic. These courses are often completed as part of an apprenticeship.

Top Skills Required

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Key tasks

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.

Facts about this occupation

10.2% Growth

95% Full-time Share

$2,120 Avg Pay/Wk

3,000 Workers

39 years Avg Age

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