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Overview
Precision mechanics manufacture metal components for machines, assemble them into functional units and may build measuring or control components.
In job descriptions, look for precision tools, milling, drilling, grinding, honing, machine setup, test runs, measuring equipment, metal parts, electronic units and quality control.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Precision mechanic work is hands-on manufacturing and assembly of accurate metal components. The work can include milling, drilling, grinding, honing, machine setup, test runs and assembly of measuring or control units.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include precision tools, precision measuring equipment, machine control setup, automated machine monitoring, quality checks, metal part assembly and sometimes soldering, welding or electronic unit assembly.
Salary context
Salary context depends on machine range, tolerance level, inspection responsibility, prototype or series work, maintenance duties, hazardous waste handling and whether the mechanic records test data or only follows prepared instructions.
Career paths
Career paths can develop from machine supply and setup into precision metalworking, quality control, prototype making, maintenance support, machine troubleshooting or supervision of a small workshop station.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the machines, materials, tolerances, measuring equipment and test records. A clear vacancy separates precision mechanic work from broad machine operation or general assembly.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include metalworking lathe operator, metal sawing machine operator and tool grinder.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
28Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Toolmakers and related workers (7222)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d1974e0c-8f92-473b-a32d-f0616c08b1ff |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7222.4 |
| ISCO group | 7222 |
| Concept type | Occupation |