Lift Mechanic
ANZSCO 341113
3,500
11%
2%
38 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Lift Mechanics design, install, maintain, service and repair electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment.
What they typically do
- Examines blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation.
- Measures and lays out insulation reference points.
- Selects, cuts and connects wire and cable to terminals and connectors.
- Uses instruments to trace and diagnose faults.
- Repairs and replaces faulty wiring and defective parts.
- Positions and installs electrical switchboards.
- Connects electrical systems to power supply.
- Tests continuity of circuit.
- Installs, tests and adjusts electric and mechanical parts of lifts.
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Lift Mechanic.
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Certificate IV in Electrical - Lift Systems
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