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Lift Electrician
( Lift Mechanic )

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	Working on the mechanics of the lift

Lift electricians assemble, install, adjust, maintain and repair electric and hydraulic freight and passenger lifts and escalators.

Duties and Tasks

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.

Quick Facts

Learning Area	Industrial Arts Mathematics
Work Demand	Including full use of hands/fingers Including good vision for detail Including mainly indoor work Including physical effort Including reading or writing
Work Field	Metal, Electrical and Automotive
Work Interest	Analytic or Scientific Practical or Mechanical
Skill Level	Skilled Trade Jobs

Work Conditions

Lift electricians working on installation and modernisation projects 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.