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Lift technician

Latest available data: December 2024 (includes accumulated data from the past 12 months)

Other denominations:
Elevator builder Elevator constructor Elevator engineer Elevator erecting mechanic Elevator erector Elevator installation team member Elevator installer Elevator maintenance mechanic Elevator service engineer Elevator service inspector Elevator service mechanic Elevator service technican Escalator installer Lift builder Lift callout engineer Lift construction worker Lift constructor Lift engineer Lift erecting mechanic Lift erector Lift inspector Lift installation team member Lift installation team worker Lift installation worker Lift installer Lift maintenance engineer Lift maintenance mechanic Lift maintenance technician Lift repair engineer Lift repair technician Lift service engineer Lift service mechanic Lift service technician

Lift technicians set lifts into a prepared framed hoist-way. They install support assembly, set up the lift pump or motor, piston or cable, and mechanism. lift technicians connect the necessary electronic elements to complete the installation and connection of the lift cabin. They also perform the necessary steps to inspect and repair lifts, as well as the shaft and any associated electronics. Lift technicians make sure every inspection and report action is noted in a log book, and report to the client on the state of the serviced lift.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Fitting, adjusting and repairing various kinds of electrical machinery and motors, generators, switchgear and control apparatus, instruments, or electrical parts of elevators and related equipment;
(b) Fitting, adjusting and repairing electrical parts in domestic appliances, industrial machines and other appliances;
(c) Inspecting and testing manufactured electrical products;
(d) Installing, testing, connecting, commissioning, maintaining and modifying electrical equipment, wiring and control systems;
(e) Designing, installing, maintaining, servicing and repairing electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment;
(f) Connecting electrical systems to power supply;
(g) Replacing and repairing defective parts.

Knowledge

  • Electronics and automation
  • Mechanics and metal trades
  • Electricity and energy
  • Law
  • Physics

Digital competencies

  • Complying with health and safety procedures
  • Developing solutions
  • Communicating with colleagues and clients
  • Maintaining operational records
  • Installing wooden and metal components

Digital competencies

  • Using digital tools to control machinery
  • Creating visual displays and decorations

Personal competencies

  • Collaborating in teams and networks
  • Working efficiently
  • Communicating
  • Leading others
  • Supporting others

Professional groups of the occupation

Craft and related trades workers

Electrical and electronics trades workers

Electrical equipment installers and repairers

Electrical mechanics and fitters

Do you want to know the demand for this occupation in the market?

Contracts and job seekers in the last year in Barcelonès

Electrical mechanics and fitters

456

Number of contracts in Barcelonès

24,24%

Percentage of contracts in Catalonia

5,80% Interannual variation of contracts in Barcelonès

60,96%

Permanent contracts over total contracts in Barcelonès

8,33%

Part-time contracts

1,18% Turnover index

796

Average of job seekers in Barcelonès

0%

Interannual variation of job seekers in Barcelonès

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

The market for this profile is hiring

Contracts in u00e8 over the past year by sex and age

Contracts by gender in Barcelonès.

Electrical and electronics trades workers

98%

2%

Men
Women

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

Contracts by age groups.

Electrical and electronics trades workers

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

What vacancies are published in the professional family?

Vacancies published by professional family and type of contract in Barcelonès over the past year

Electrical equipment installers and repairers

Occupation Vacancies Permanent contracts

Data source: Data generated from the analysis of Lightcast data and the Observatory of Work and Productive Model of the Government of Catalonia.

What experience is required for the vacancies? Which sectors are looking for this occupation?

Electrical mechanics and fitters

No experience
12%
Less than 1 year
15%
Between 1 and 2 years
13%
Between 2 and 4 years
31%
Between 4 and 8 years
11%
More than 8 years
18%
Manufacturing
44%
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
13%
Professional, scientific and techinical activities
12%
Education
10%
Administrative and support service activities
4%
Others
17%

Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.

The vacancies published are for working in:

Job vacancies posted by county

Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.