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Mechanic (m/f/d)

Mechanics: experts with a broad range of tasks

Mechanics perform a broad variety of tasks. Depending on their specialisation, e.g. plant mechanics, mechatronics, electromechanics or tool mechanics, they may be employed with companies from different industries, such as plant construction, mechanical engineering, medical engineering or the automotive industry. 

Which opportunities do mechanics have on the labour market?

Due to the current shortage of skilled workers, especially at industrial companies, qualified mechanics have good chances to start a career at an attractive company, regardless of their specialisation. Therefore, they usually find a job immediately after having completed their training. The situation of mechanics depends on their location and the density of companies. For instance, mechanics specialising in motor vehicles (e.g. mechatronics engineers) have particularly good prospects in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.

Which hard skills and soft skills should mechanics have?

Mechanics must have an appropriate qualification, e.g. as an industrial mechanic or a cutting machine operator. They should enjoy practical work and possess good craft skills. As planning and calculation is part of their daily business as well, mechanics should also have good abstraction abilities.

Furthermore, they require good organisational skills to ensure accurate, correct testing and assembly processes.

• Sound knowledge of industry-specific tools, devices and procedures
• IT skills
• A good technical understanding
• Care and attention to avoid accidents
• Team spirit
• Physical fitness and capacity
• English skills (e.g. to understand technical instructions)