Elias Mena
Austin,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented garage door installer with over 5 years of experience in mechanical troubleshooting and installation. Known for problem solving and teamwork, consistently delivering quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Garage Door Installer
Express Garage Door Services
Houston, Texas
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Installed residential and commercial garage doors with precision and care.
- Operated tools such as drills, wrenches, and saws for installation tasks.
- Assessed site conditions to determine optimal garage door solutions.
- Collaborated with team members to complete installations efficiently and safely.
- Provided customers with information on door operation and maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues to ensure proper door functionality after installation.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment during installation projects.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during installation processes.
- Installed new garage doors, openers and related components such as springs, cables and rollers.
- Provided customers with detailed information on product features, benefits and warranties.
- Connected wiring between opener units and wall switches for remote control capabilities.
- Aligned sensors for correct operation of automatic opening systems.
- Adjusted tension on springs to ensure proper operation of the door system.
- Programmed remotes and keypads for customer use.
- Replaced worn or broken parts including hinges, tracks, pulleys, locksets.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing all duties associated with garage door installations.
- Inspected existing garage doors and hardware to determine the best installation approach.
- Tested safety mechanisms to verify they were functioning correctly.
- Demonstrated how to operate all components of the door system to customers upon completion of installations.
- Conducted post-installation inspections to verify that all components were working properly.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all installed equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Measured and marked areas for door installation.
- Worked in a team environment when needed in order to complete jobs efficiently and safely.
- Installed trim pieces around entryways according to manufacturer specifications.
- Repaired bent or misaligned tracks using specialized tools.
- Checked weather seals for proper fitment around frames and doors.
- Secured sections with lag screws to prevent movement during operation.
- Troubleshot systems to find root causes of problems and determine repair needs.
- Instructed building and homeowners in strategies for care and maintenance of doors.
- Analyzed schematic diagrams to determine installation methods of automated door openers.
- Secured floor treadles for door activating mechanisms to connect power packs and electrical panelboards.
- Operated lifts, winches and chain falls to move heavy curtain doors.
- Completed daily work logs to document completion times and hours spent at each location.
- Fastened angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks with welding equipment.
Skills
- Garage door installation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical wiring
- Customer service
- Parts replacement
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Project coordination
- Mechanical aptitude
- Power tools proficiency
- Hand tools proficiency
- Vehicle maintenance
- Diagnosing problems
- Residential experience
- Repairing damage
- Electrical
- Residential installations
- Precision measurement
- Cable replacement
- Track alignment
- Garage door repair
- OSHA compliance
- Torsion spring adjustment
- Roller replacement
- Opener installation
- Door opener troubleshooting
- Spring replacement
- Safety sensor alignment
- Sectional door assembly
- Vendor relationships
- Effective communication
- Installing glass windows in sectional doors
- Still roll up door installation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Garage Door Installer
Express Garage Door Services
08.2017 - 06.2022