[Core] [112% incumbents] Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Remove or disassemble defective automatic mechanical door closers, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | Remove parts or components from equipment.

[Supplemental] [112% incumbents] Bore or cut holes in flooring as required for installation, using hand or power tools.
  DWAs: Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
  DWAs: Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
  DWAs: Move materials, equipment, or supplies.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
  DWAs: Document operational activities.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment.
  DWAs: Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Collect payment upon job completion.
  DWAs: Collect payments for goods or services.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Install door frames, rails, steel rolling curtains, electronic-eye mechanisms, or electric door openers and closers, using power tools, hand tools, and electronic test equipment.
  DWAs: Install hardware or other interior fixtures.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Assemble and fasten tracks to structures or bucks, using impact wrenches or welding equipment.
  DWAs: Assemble structural components.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Prepare doors for hardware installation, such as drilling holes to install locks.
  DWAs: Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Run low voltage wiring on ceiling surfaces, using insulated staples.
  DWAs: Run wiring to connect equipment.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Study blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine appropriate methods of installing or repairing automated door openers.
  DWAs: Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Install dock seals, bumpers, or shelters.
  DWAs: Install structural foundations.

[Supplemental] [111% incumbents] Clean door closer parts, using caustic soda, rotary brushes, or grinding wheels.
  DWAs: Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Inspect job sites, assessing headroom, side room, or other conditions to determine appropriateness of door for a given location.
  DWAs: Gather information about work conditions or locations.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Set doors into place or stack hardware sections into openings after rail or track installation.
  DWAs: Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Operate lifts, winches, or chain falls to move heavy curtain doors.
  DWAs: Move large objects using heavy equipment.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Fabricate replacements for worn or broken parts, using welders, lathes, drill presses, or shaping or milling machines.
  DWAs: Fabricate parts or components.

[Supplemental] [110% incumbents] Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
  DWAs: Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Supplemental] [110% incumbents] Lubricate door closer oil chambers, and pack spindles with leather washers.
  DWAs: Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [109% incumbents] Cover treadles with carpeting or other floor covering materials, and test systems by operating treadles.
  DWAs: Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Cut door stops or angle irons to fit openings.
  DWAs: Cut materials according to specifications or needs.

[Supplemental] [107% incumbents] Set in and secure floor treadles for door-activating mechanisms, and connect power packs and electrical panelboards to treadles.
  DWAs: Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. | Connect electrical components or equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:3.92 lvl:4.66) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.84 lvl:4.13) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Building and Construction (imp:3.73 lvl:4.40) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.09 lvl:3.55) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:2.97 lvl:3.30) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.92 lvl:2.49) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  English Language (imp:2.88 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Design (imp:2.76 lvl:3.12) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.75 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:2.71 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.60 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.57 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Production and Processing (imp:2.42 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Physics (imp:2.14 lvl:2.38) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Transportation (imp:2.10 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Administrative (imp:1.99) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Law and Government (imp:1.94 lvl:1.33) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.76 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Telecommunications (imp:1.50 lvl:0.84) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Geography (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Psychology (imp:1.39 lvl:0.73) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.36 lvl:0.59) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:1.36 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Chemistry (imp:1.33 lvl:0.70) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Biology (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd

--- ABILITIES ---
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Static Strength (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Reaction Time (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.20 lvl:3.28) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.16 lvl:4.49) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Getting Information (imp:3.92 lvl:3.25) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.84 lvl:5.11) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.76 lvl:3.13) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.70 lvl:3.18) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.69 lvl:2.92) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.56 lvl:3.78) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.53 lvl:3.40) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.50 lvl:3.76) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.44 lvl:3.36) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.41 lvl:4.19) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.40 lvl:2.93) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.34 lvl:3.35) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.31 lvl:2.90) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.18 lvl:3.30) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.14 lvl:4.11) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.12 lvl:2.55) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.12 lvl:3.13) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.11 lvl:2.75) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.07 lvl:3.01) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.05 lvl:2.38) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Processing Information (imp:3.02 lvl:2.92) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.94 lvl:3.02) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.90 lvl:3.27) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.83 lvl:2.18) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.80 lvl:2.58) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.74 lvl:2.64) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.73 lvl:2.35) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.73 lvl:2.62) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.71 lvl:2.72) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.63 lvl:1.80) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.55 lvl:2.23) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.52 lvl:2.04) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.51 lvl:2.08) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.44 lvl:2.43) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.31 lvl:1.39) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Working with Computers (imp:2.12 lvl:1.64) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.09 lvl:1.75) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.93 lvl:1.38) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.25) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.05) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:1.37) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.10) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.05) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.97) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Initiative (imp:0.76) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.75) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cooperation (imp:0.71) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.70) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.62) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Adaptability (imp:0.59) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:0.57) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation (imp:0.30) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Social Orientation (imp:0.18) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.13) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.07) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:0.03) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.15) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Installation (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Repairing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Technology Design (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 27,120
  annual_median    : $55,720
  annual_pct10     : $38,490
  annual_pct25     : $46,610
  annual_pct75     : $65,630
  annual_pct90     : $78,260
  annual_mean      : $57,540
  hourly_median    : $26.79

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($103,550)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($25,460)
  dispersion_ratio : 4.067x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (46 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:   20,300  median: $  54,790
  Retail Trade                             emp:    5,060  median: $  55,360
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      750  median: $  59,710
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      470  median: $  74,970
  Manufacturing                            emp:      450  median: $  51,790

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:   20,300  median: $  54,790
  Retail Trade                             emp:    5,060  median: $  55,360
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      750  median: $  59,710
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      470  median: $  74,970
  Manufacturing                            emp:      450  median: $  51,790

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
The Mechanical Turk (German: Schachtürke, lit. 'chess Turk'), also known as the Automaton Chess Player or simply the Turk (Hungarian: A Török), was a chess-playing machine first displayed in 1770, which appeared to be able to play a strong game of chess autonomously, but whose pieces were in reality moved via levers and magnets by a chess master hidden in its lower cavity. The machine was toured and exhibited for 84 years as an automaton, and continued giving occasional exhibitions until 1854, when it was destroyed in a fire. In 1857, an article published by the owner's son provided the first full explanation of the mechanism, which had been widely suspected to be a hoax but never accurately described while the machine still existed.
Constructed by Wolfgang von Kempelen to impress Empress Maria Theresa, the Turk won most games, including those against statesmen such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Benjamin Franklin. It was purchased in 1804 by Johann Nepomuk Mälzel, who continued to exhibit it. Chess masters who operated it over this later period included Johann Allgaier, Boncourt, Aaron Alexandre, William Lewis, Jacques Mouret and William Schlumberger, but its operators during Kempelen's original tour remain unknown. The device could also perform the knight's tour, a puzzle that required the player to move a knight to visit every square of a chessboard exactly once.


== Construction ==

A performance in 1769 by the French illusionist François Pelletier at the court of Empress Maria Theresa in Schönbrunn Palace prompted Wolfgang von Kempelen to promise to return to the Palace within a year with an invention that would surpass Pelletier's illusions.

The result was the Automaton Chess Player, later known as the Turk, which Kempelen brought to a working state within 1769 and completed in early 1770. The machine consisted of a life-sized model of a human head and torso, with a black beard and grey eyes, and dressed in Ottoman robes and a turban – "the traditional costume", according to the technology writer Tom Standage, "of an oriental sorcerer". Its left arm held a long Ottoman smoking pipe when at rest, while its right lay on a cabinet that was "three feet and a half long, two feet deep, and two and a half feet high". Placed on the top of the cabinet was a chessboard. The front of the cabinet consisted of three doors, an opening and a drawer, which could be opened to reveal a red and white ivory chess set.

The interior had complications designed to mislead observers. When opened on the left, the front doors of the cabinet exposed gears and cogs resembling clockwork. The section was designed so that if the back doors of the cabinet were open at the same time one could see through the machine. The other side of the cabinet did not house machinery; instead it contained a red cushion and some removable parts, as well as brass structures. This too was designed to provide a clear line of vision through the machine. Underneath the robes of the Ottoman model, two other doors were hidden. These also exposed clockwork machinery and provided a similarly unobstructed view through the machine. The design allowed the presenter of the machine to open every available door to the public, to maintain the illusion of a purely clockwork mechanism.
Neither the clockwork visible on the left side of the machine nor the drawer that housed the chess set extended fully to the rear of the cabinet; they instead went only one-third of the way. A sliding seat was also installed, allowing the operator inside to move from place to place and thus evade observation as the presenter opened various doors. The sliding of the seat caused dummy machinery to slide into its place to further conceal the person inside the cabinet.
The chessboard on the top of the cabinet was thin enough to allow magnetic attraction. Each chess piece had a small, strong magnet attached to its base, and when placed on the board it would attract a magnet attached to a string under its place on the board. This allowed the operator inside the machine to see which pieces moved where on the chessboard. The underside of the chessboard was marked with squares numbered 1 to 64, helping the operator to see which places on the board were affected by a player's move. The internal magnets were positioned so that outside magnetic forces would not influence them, and Kempelen would often allow a large magnet to sit at the side of the board in an attempt to show that the machine was not influenced by magnetism.
As a further means of misdirection, the Turk came with a small wooden coffin-like box that the presenter would place on the top of the cabinet. Johann Nepomuk Mälzel, a later owner of the machine, did not use the box, but Kempelen often peered into it during play, suggesting that it controlled some aspect of the machine. Some believed the box to have supernatural power; Karl Gottlieb von Windisch wrote in his 1784 book Inanimate Reason that "[o]ne old lady, in particular, who had not forgotten the tales she had been told in her youth ... went and hid herself in a window seat, as distant as she could from the evil spirit, which she firmly believed possessed the machine."
The interior contained a pegboard chessboard connected by something like a pantograph to the model's left arm. The metal pointer on the pantograph moved over the interior chessboard and would simultaneously move the arm of the Turk over the chessboard on the cabinet. The range of motion allowed the operator to move the Turk's arm up and down, while turning the lever would open and close the Turk's hand, allowing it to grasp the pieces on the board. The board and mechanism were visible to the operator by candlelight. Other parts of the machinery made a clockwork sound when the Turk made a move, further adding to the machinery illusion; and the Turk could make various facial expressions. A voice box was added following the Turk's acquisition by Mälzel, allowing the machine to say "Échec!" (French for "Check!") during games.
The operator inside the machine had tools to assist in communicating with the presenter. Two brass discs equipped with numbers were positioned opposite each other on the inside and outside of the cabinet. A rod rotated the discs to a desired number, which acted as a code between the two.


== Exhibition ==
The Turk made its debut in 1770 at Schönbrunn Palace, about six months after Pelletier's act. Kempelen addressed the court, presenting what he had built, and began the demonstration of the machine and its parts. Kempelen began every showing of the Turk by opening the doors and drawers of the cabinet, allowing members of the audience to inspect the machine. He would then announce that the machine was ready for a challenger.
Kempelen insisted that the Turk would use the white pieces and have the first move (as the convention that White moves first was not yet established, there was no redundancy). Between moves, the Turk kept its left arm on the cushion. It could nod twice if it threatened its opponent's queen and three times upon placing the king in check. If an opponent made an illegal move, the Turk would shake its head, move the piece back and make its own move, thus forcing a forfeit of its opponent's move. Louis Dutens, a traveller who observed a showing of the Turk, "attempted to practice a small deception, by giving the Queen the move of a Knight, but my mechanic opponent was not to be so imposed on; he took up my Queen and replaced her in the square she had been removed from". Kempelen made it a point to traverse the room during the match, and invited observers to bring magnets and iron bars to the cabinet to test whether the machine operated via a lodestone.

The first person to play against the Turk was Ludwig von Cobenzl, an Austrian courtier at the palace. Along with other challengers that day, he was quickly defeated, with observers of the match stating that the machine played aggressively and typically beat its opponents w

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Mechanical Door Repairers install, service, and repair automatic door mechanisms, hydraulic doors, and garage door systems for commercial and residential customers. These skilled technicians combine mechanical expertise with electrical knowledge to maintain complex door systems including electronic openers, sensors, and hydraulic components. They work primarily in construction and retail environments, requiring both technical problem-solving abilities and customer service skills.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves responding to service calls to diagnose malfunctioning automatic doors, garage door openers, or commercial entrance systems. They disassemble defective door closers using hand tools, bore holes for new installations using power tools, and wind large springs while working from ladders or scaffolding. Much of their time is spent adjusting door mechanisms to ensure proper opening force and installing new components like electronic-eye mechanisms or steel rolling curtains. They complete detailed work orders documenting services performed and often collect payment directly from customers upon job completion.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong realistic and conventional personality traits who enjoy hands-on mechanical work and systematic problem-solving. Successful door repairers possess excellent manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and the physical strength needed for lifting heavy door components and working in various positions. They demonstrate high dependability and attention to detail, as safety-critical door systems require precise installation and adjustment. Strong customer service orientation is essential since they frequently interact directly with building owners and facility managers to explain repairs and provide service recommendations.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most mechanical door repairers enter the field with a high school diploma or equivalent, with 70.8% of workers having this educational background according to O*NET data. Many begin as helpers or apprentices with installation and repair companies, learning through on-the-job training supplemented by manufacturer-specific certifications for various door system brands. Some pursue post-secondary certificates in mechanical or construction trades, which can accelerate advancement and provide broader technical knowledge for complex commercial door systems.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced door repairers often advance to supervisory roles managing service teams or transition into sales positions leveraging their technical expertise to recommend door solutions to commercial clients. Many establish independent service businesses specializing in residential garage doors or commercial automatic door systems. Career progression may also lead to specialized roles in elevator and escalator repair, locksmithing, or general maintenance supervision, building on transferable mechanical and customer service skills.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, mechanical door repairers earn a median annual wage of $55,720, with employment of 27,120 workers nationally and a wage range from $38,490 to $78,260. Geographic variation is substantial, with Alaska offering the highest wages at $103,550 compared to Puerto Rico at $25,460, representing a 4.07x ratio reflecting regional cost of living and demand differences. The construction industry employs the majority (20,300 workers) followed by retail trade (5,060 workers), indicating strong demand from both new construction and maintenance of existing commercial facilities. Job security appears stable given the essential nature of door systems in commercial buildings and the growing complexity of automated access control systems.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The core hands-on installation and repair activities of mechanical door repairers show low automation risk, as these roles require manual dexterity, problem-solving in varied physical environments, and direct customer interaction that machines cannot easily replicate. However, diagnostic capabilities may be enhanced by smart door systems with remote monitoring, potentially changing the nature of troubleshooting from reactive to predictive maintenance.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers (47-4021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance ratings for mechanical knowledge (3.9 vs similar), manual dexterity abilities, and installation/repair of complex mechanical systems with safety implications.
    data: Mechanical knowledge importance 3.9
    data: Manual Dexterity ability 3.9
    data: Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment activity 3.6
  [task_similarity] Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (49-9094.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations involve installing and repairing access control mechanisms, working with electronic systems, and requiring precision manual work with hand tools.
    data: Installation transferable skill 3.1
    data: Finger Dexterity ability 3.4
    data: Electronic equipment knowledge overlap
  [career_pathway] Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Mechanical door repairers often transition to general maintenance roles, sharing similar job zone 2 preparation requirements and broad mechanical repair skills.
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
    data: Mechanical knowledge 3.9 importance
    data: General repair and maintenance activities overlap
  [knowledge_overlap] Electricians (47-2111.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require understanding of electrical systems for automatic door openers and electronic controls, with similar customer service requirements.
    data: Computers and Electronics knowledge 2.9
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge 3.8
    data: Electronic door opener installation tasks
  [riasec_cluster] Glaziers (47-2121.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations exhibit strong realistic personality orientation (R:6.87) and work in construction environments installing and maintaining building components.
    data: Realistic RIASEC 6.87
    data: Construction industry employment
    data: Building and Construction knowledge 3.7

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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  title_patterns   : ['*door*repair*', '*door*technician*', '*door*mechanic*', '*door*installer*', '*automatic*door*']
  common_variations: ['Door Repairman', 'Door Serviceman', 'Automatic Door Technician', 'Commercial Door Installer', 'Garage Door Installer', 'Door Closer Mechanic', 'Automated Access Systems Technician', 'Dock Technician']

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