Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB)

Designation of occupation

Production mechanic (m/f)

Duration of traineeship

3 years
The venues for training delivery are the training company and the vocational school

Field of activity

Production mechanics are mainly involved in the assembly/manufacturing of seriesproduced industrial goods. They usually carry out their work in teams within the framework of a manufacturing process, where they are directly involved in ensuring operational continuity and compliance with quality standards and in measures to continuously improve process procedures, manufacturing quality and work safety.

Occupational skills

Production mechanics (m/f)

• recognize their tasks from assembly plans, maintenance schedules, production drawings and operating instructions,
• discuss and agree on the allocation of tasks within the team,
• assemble components to form sub-assemblies and sub-assemblies to form complex machines, plant, equipment or motor vehicles,
• lay, fasten and connect up electrical wiring, components and sub-assemblies,
• test and adjust the functioning of sub-assemblies or finished products,
• are responsible for monitoring workmanship and carrying out any necessary remedial procedures,
• use the machines, assembly devices, transportation equipment and tools available for their work,
• contribute to team discussions on improving process safety and quality, on optimizing team workplaces and on the coordination of activities within the team,
• keep records of and interpret statistics, in particular quality data,
• cooperate with upstream and downstream divisions, particularly with regard to information relevant to ensuring operational continuity,
• carry out the necessary adjustment, maintenance and servicing work on installations, machines and tools which they use.

Last modified on: December 12, 2006