Elevator Repair Worker
エレベーターしゅうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized technical job that inspects and maintains elevators in buildings and facilities, performing repairs and maintenance to ensure safe operation.
Description
Elevator repair workers handle regular inspections, fault diagnosis, repairs, and parts replacement for elevators and lifts in buildings. Utilizing knowledge of electrical circuits and mechanical devices, they check the condition of wire ropes, brakes, motors, control devices, etc., and perform maintenance in accordance with laws and safety standards. Work involves narrow machine rooms or high places, as well as emergency responses at night or on holidays, visiting multiple sites to carry out tasks. In recent years, handling predictive maintenance with IoT sensors and remote monitoring systems is also required.
Future Outlook
Due to the increase in high-rise buildings and apartments, and demand for updating existing equipment, job openings exist stably. Acquiring predictive maintenance technology using IoT will enhance future market value.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Attentive / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Emergency Response / On-site Stationed / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Elevator Mechanic → Elevator Repair Worker → Advanced Maintenance Technician → Chief Engineer → Equipment Management Supervisor
Required Skills
Control Device Operation and Diagnosis / Disassembly and Assembly of Mechanical Devices / Electrical Circuit Knowledge / Safety Standards and Legal Knowledge / Torque Management / Wiring Work
Recommended Skills
Automatic Control System Knowledge / CAD Drawing Reading / English Document Reading / Welding and Piping Work
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure safety, it is necessary to work accurately down to the finest details. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Replacing heavy parts and working in confined spaces require a lot of physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly identify the cause of faults and perform repairs is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly necessary as it follows standard work procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is little work that requires advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Elevator and Lift Inspector (National Qualification)
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- Elevator Mechanic
- Elevator and Lift Repair Worker
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- Building Equipment Management Technician
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