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
- 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.
- 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.
- Use shims
Set shims in gaps to keep objects firmly in place. Use the suitable size and type of shim, depending on the purpose.
- 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.
- 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.
- Work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
- Apply insulation strips
Apply insulation strips, which prevent air exchange between outdoors and indoors areas.
- Manipulate glass
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.
- 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.
- 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.
- Install locks
Fit a lock into a compatible door. Install the lock for optimal security.
- 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.
- Apply spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation, usually polyurethane, to fill a space.
- Inspect construction supplies
Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.