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Overview
Electrical mechanics install, repair and maintain electrical and mechanical parts in machines, tools and equipment, then test components so the equipment runs efficiently.
In job descriptions, look for motors, wiring, mechanical components, fault diagnosis, repair work, electrical testing, maintenance routines, tools, machines and improvements after test results.
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Open in Job ExplorerWork context
Electrical mechanics work close to machines and equipment where electrical faults and mechanical wear meet. The job can involve installation, planned maintenance, urgent repair and practical testing after each intervention.
Skills and specialization
Useful depth includes tracing wiring faults, replacing worn mechanical parts, testing motors or controls, using measuring instruments and recording what was repaired so future maintenance is easier.
Salary context
Salary context depends on equipment complexity, fault-call responsibility, shift coverage, safety-critical machinery and whether the mechanic works mainly with routine service or difficult breakdowns.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward industrial maintenance, electrical fitting, diagnostic specialist work, service coordination or supervisory responsibility for machines, tools and production equipment.
Good to know
Check whether adverts describe the machinery, voltage environment, test instruments, repair authority and on-call expectations. Good descriptions make the balance between electrical and mechanical work clear.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
See occupations connected to this ESCO occupation in the official O*NET–ESCO mapping. The relationship type comes from the source and is not a ranking or recommendation.
O*NET relationships: 3
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
49-2092.00
Exact relationship
The official mapping treats the O*NET and ESCO occupations as closely equivalent.
Open in O*NETElectromechanical Equipment Assemblers
51-2023.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
49-2094.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
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These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
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Alternative labels
installation electrician
maintenance electrician
electrician
production electrician
electrical maintenance mechanic
electrical diagnostic mechanic
electrotechnical panel mechanic
electrical test mechanic
electrical installation mechanic
electrotechnical panel builder
diagnostic electrician
electrical repair mechanic
Occupation group
Electrical mechanics and fitters (7412)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5d009d45-3bb9-4e33-8760-294f59adec8c |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7412.3 |
| ISCO group | 7412 |
| Concept type | Occupation |