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72406.00 – Elevator constructors and mechanics

Elevator constructors and mechanics assemble, install, maintain and repair freight and passenger elevators, escalators, moving walkways and other related equipment. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Elevator constructor
  • Elevator mechanic
  • Elevator mechanic apprentice
  • Escalator repairer

Core competencies

  • Repairing and Troubleshooting to identify the cause of mechanical, electrical or hydraulic issues in systems such as elevators, escalators or conveyor belts, in order to find appropriate solutions
  • Preventative Maintenance to accurately identify and address wear and tear of elevators, escalators or moving walkways before it leads to system failures
  • Body Flexibility to manoeuvre comfortably in tight spaces, facilitating tasks such as wiring installations or component adjustments in elevator shafts
  • Trunk Strength to exert significant core stability and endurance to lift, align and secure heavy elevator components
  • Attention to Detail to prevent malfunctions and ensures the smooth operation of elevators, by systematically inspecting components, aligning mechanisms accurately and testing systems thoroughly
  • Knowledge in Mechanics and Machinery to understand mechanical systems and machinery, focusing on the installation and maintenance of components like pulleys, gears and motors in elevators

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Read and interpret blueprints to determine layout of system components
  • Perform preparatory construction work including steel work, wiring and piping
  • Install elevators, escalators, moving walkways, dumbwaiters and related equipment according to specifications
  • Connect car frames to counterweights with cables and assemble elevator cars
  • Install and wire electric and electronic control system devices
  • Install, test and adjust safety control devices
  • Test operation of newly installed equipment
  • Troubleshoot electrical or mechanical systems failures
  • Disassemble defective units and repair or replace worn or suspect parts
  • Adjust valves, ratchets, seals, brake linings and other components
  • Carry out preventative maintenance programs to ensure public safety.

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
  • Elevator constructors and mechanics may specialize in construction, maintenance or repair.

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

724 – Technical maintenance trades

Minor group

7240 – Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicles)

Unit group

72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics

Occupational profile

72406.00 – Elevator constructors and mechanics

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