Elevator Mechanic Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of elevator mechanic. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for mechanical and electrical support of production equipment and processes.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Repair and maintain Industrial Freight and Passenger elevators
• Investigate problems of an electric, mechanical and or hydraulic nature related to the operation of elevators including malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, limit switches, PLCs, and signal and control systems
• Conducts preventive maintenance and inspections of elevators, and related devices on a scheduled basis to ensure their effective and efficient operation and conformance to safety regulations
• Performs other related facility maintenance work such as inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting and repairing various types of commercial doors, overhead cranes and lifting equipment involving electro/mechanical functions
• Clean equipment in the machine room, top of elevator car, and elevator pit
• Performs complex repairs, installations, alterations, and maintenance of specialized elevator and powered lift systems, including electronic controls
• Performs duties such as blowing out generators, motors, selectors and controllers, wiping down all above equipment
• Inspects hoist and governor cables for wear

I am excited to be applying for the position of elevator mechanic. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for service to store customers in Tool Rental which includes writing customer contracts and invoices for equipment rental and tool repairs, checking to make sure tool is operating properly and demonstrating its proper use (as needed).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Conduct tests of equipment using voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, continuity testers, feeler gauges, frequency counters and other test equipment considered tools of the trade
• Provide planning and scheduling role for the teams in facilities guided by salaried planners
• Able to diplomatically coach effectively peers on planning and schedule activities to assure goals and metrics are attained
• The role will partner with the Lead and Certified mechanics to interface with operation stakeholders to meet or exceed business needs
• Apply World Class Supply Chain best practices through maintenance planning and scheduling and break down elimination daily management systems with salaried planners
• Multi-skilled with facilities operations for all craft disciplines
• Support of the process to troubleshoot, repair and maintain the various types of automation elevators, including drum, hydraulic and traction machines, only under the supervision of a state licensed elevator mechanic
• Performs routine technical trades duties to include support of technical repairs and installations

I am excited to be applying for the position of elevator mechanic. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for electrical and mechanical services for the Eugene, Or site of Thermo Fisher Scientific, including equipment and facility repair and preventative maintenance.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and elevator power equipment using hand tools
• Perform safety tests in accordance with state regulations, and perform fire service checks
• Perform the process of stoning, grinding, and undercutting the commutators on motors and generators
• Clean, lubricate, repair, and replace motors, gears, motor generators, governors, sheaves, rails, bearings, truss assemblies, packings and other components
• Inspect, repair, reset or replace contacts on control panels, doors, switches, disconnects and other devices
• Inspect, maintain or replace doors, tracks, cab interiors, flooring, car sills, door re-opening devices, outer door opening mechanisms, gibs, escalator steps, handrail drive chains, guides, balustrades, skirts, decking, comb teeth, rollers and handrails
• Inspect, clean and repair governors, buffers and exhaust fans on car tops
• Connect and disconnect motors, gears, motor generators and other devices

I am excited to be applying for the position of elevator mechanic. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical leadership in the management of Elevator assets for our entire portfolio including active involvement with National, State & Local Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Inspect, maintain and install indicator panels and components such as buttons, Braille tags, cover plates, lights, emergency phones and smoke detectors
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, specifications and wiring diagrams
• Repair hydraulic leaks, dispose of hydraulic oil and clean up spills in accordance with OSEH and other safety regulations
• Hoist and rig material for installation or repair
• Paint equipment in machine rooms, pits, hoist ways and car tops
• Clean assigned area of work to include all equipment, machine spaces, top of elevator cars, pits and hoist ways
• On call, as needed, to assist state licensed elevator mechanic
• Install or repair generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment

In response to your job posting for elevator mechanic, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations, and practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention and safety at all times.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Master understanding of production and processes
• May provide direction and lead others
• Completes comprehension of specialty trades functions and tools
• Performs a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks
• Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports
• Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management
• May perform quality inspections on finished product
• Prepares list of spare parts needed to be kept in inventory