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Lift Electrician
Alternative Titles:
Lift Mechanic
Lift electricians assemble, install, adjust, maintain and
repair electric and hydraulic freight and passenger lifts and
escalators.
Lift electricians may perform the following tasks:
- study drawings and lay out the position of steelwork,
guide rails, motors, pumps and cylinders
- install lift guide rails and check that they are
correctly aligned
- install cables, counterweights, pumps, motor
foundations, escalator drives, lift cars, doors, entrance
frames and safety and control devices
- connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric
motors
- test and adjust assemblies, including cables, wiring and
electric controls, and adjust safety devices such as brakes
and speed governors
- carry out regular maintenance programs on lifts and
escalators
- use laptop computers in the field for tuning and
diagnostic work in fault finding
- find the causes of faults in motors, brakes, switches
and electrical and electronic control systems
- repair hydraulic or mechanical brakes by adjusting or
replacing valves, ratchets, seals and brake linings.
Lift electricians working on installation and major
modernisation generally work in a team on building
construction sites. In these instances they work closely with
building and other specialist tradespeople.
An experienced lift electrician is able to perform more
complex work functions and tasks in adjusting and tuning
lifts, to make sure they work safely and efficiently.
Lift electricians are required by state and territory
government regulations to wear protective clothing, including
a safety helmet, goggles, gloves, shield, spats, and safety
shoes or boots.
Required Skills - Lift Electrician
- enjoy technical work
- physically fit and normal colour vision
- able to work at heights and in confined spaces
- good communication skills
- good interpersonal skills
- aptitude in mechanical and electrical reasoning
- able to work as part of a team
- able to work independently
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