Overhead Door Technicians

[SmokeyTheBandit]

So i started a new job last week for an overhead door company, I'll be trained in all aspects of it. I will be doing both commecial and residenti al repairs and installations. I c have a basic idea of what tools I'm gonna need. I trust you guys to set me in the right direction, anybody here have any tips or reccomendations to helplo a new guy out?

 

[knocker]

I worked on doors for about 3 yrs. the only things that come to mind are, standard wrenches and sockets, standard allen keys t-handle type. lots of #3 Philips bits, visegrips of all sizes. some spring winding bars, I used 3/8 DOM round stock, and some larger diameter just don't remember the size. there's really not much I can think of right now. oh yeah a couple of tape measure's and 3' level.

 

[knocker]

Store front, panel, roll up, and hollow metal all pretty much use standard hardware, only metric I ever really used was on internals of automatic doors.

 

[upndown]

If you just started, I assume you're riding with someone else? If so, just ask him if you can check his truck set up, see what he's carrying, and pick his brain.

Standard sockets, wrenches, screw drivers etc.. should be a start. In the door business your winding bars and Vice Grips will be your best friends, standard and C-Clamp grips. Just ask alot of questions and good luck to you..

Alot depends on the company, The last co. I worked for supplied me with a fully stocked truck that I took home, All Power Tools, Cords, Generator, Angle Iron cutter and so on, I supplied all hand tools. I also had full benefits.. Now a days who knows.

 

[nicksnothereman]

So i started a new job last week for an overhead door company, I'll be trained in all aspects of it. I will be doing both commecial and residenti al repairs and installations. I c have a basic idea of what tools I'm gonna need. I trust you guys to set me in the right direction, anybody here have any tips or reccomendations to helplo a new guy out?

Nothing really special. Not that I've done it, but I take a look sometimes. You'll need a power drill/bits, a socket set, some wrenches, and that's about it as far as hand tools; you should probably keep a backup drill in your vehicle because you'll be drilling a hell of a lot of holes.

The electrical stuff probably requires a couple of specialty things though like one of those wire guides (snake?). They should probably supply some of this stuff.

For the home stuff. Commercial might be somewhat different, depends on the door sizes and thickness. What the hell do I know about garage doors?!?

 

[comedyman809]

the job has its ups and downs.

 

[Greatbear]

the job has its ups and downs.

I'm sure he'll hook up with an old pro to show him the ins and outs of the job.

 

[Danglerb]

the job has its ups and downs.

Sure but there are regular openings.

Most important for the guy that installed mine was impact driver for the lag bolts.

 

[SmokeyTheBandit]

Thanks guys, its been busy. worked 60 hours my first week. I've been scoping out everyone elses tools to ge an idea. So far I like it alot, and one of the old hands has taken me under his wing. Now all I need is a sweet little cordless impact in my tool bag. :thumbsup:

 

[Ign]

Just have a ladder one way or another. Last guy that showed up to install a new operator for me had to borrow my ladder. SO UNPROFESSIONAL IMO. Maybe ur company provides this; as the consumer I don't care, just have one!