Profession door installer

Door installers set doors in place. They remove the old door if present, prepare the frame opening, and set the new door in place square, straight, plumb, and watertight if called for. Door installers also inspect and service existing doors.

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Personality Type

• Realistic / Investigative

Skills

• Follow health and safety procedures in construction

  Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

• Cut house wrap

  Make incisions in house wrap to insert windows, doors or other objects. Plan the incision first and mark the lines on the wrap. Remove excess material. Tape all seams.

• Inspect construction supplies

  Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

• Apply proofing membranes

  Apply specialised membranes to prevent penetration of a structure by dampness or water. Securely seal any perforation to preserve the damp-proof or waterproof properties of the membrane. Make sure any membranes overlap top over bottom to prevent water from seeping in. Check the compatibility of multiple membranes used together.

• Use measurement instruments

  Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

• Use safety equipment in construction

  Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.

• Fit doors

  Fit a door into a prepared space and attach the hinges to the door and door frame. Make sure the door is straight and flush.

• Manipulate glass

  Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.

• Apply insulation strips

  Apply insulation strips, which prevent air exchange between outdoors and indoors areas.

• Cut insulation material to size

  Cut insulation material to fit snugly into a space if that space is too small, too large, or of an irregular shape.

• Apply spray foam insulation

  Spray foam insulation, usually polyurethane, to fill a space.

• Work ergonomically

  Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

• Install locks

  Fit a lock into a compatible door and install the lock for optimal security.

• Use shims

  Set shims in gaps to keep objects firmly in place. Use the suitable size and type of shim, depending on the purpose.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB