Trading Skills

Elevator Mechanic

At Mohawk College, Brody meets with Gabby, an elevator repair mechanic who is excited to showcase her trade and how she fixes elevators. First up, Gabby takes Brody through the tools of the trade before checking out the ‘brain’ of the elevator, which is the main control board. After learning about the difference between a hydraulic and traction elevator, Gabby takes Brody on an elevator repair mission. They check the wires to make sure everything is running smoothly before opening the door and looking above and below the elevator in the ‘pit’ to see if there are any problems.