10 reasons to pursue a career as an industrial mechanic

So, what does it involve? During factory stoppages, you’ll quality check the condition of machines and manufacturing equipment. As an industrial mechanic your tasks will be wide-ranging. You’ll be responsible for maintenance, monitoring, replacement, installation of new and better equipment, alongside many other technical tasks.


The role of industrial mechanic is key to the manufacturing sector. With the knowledge and skills you possess, you’ll be responsible for making sure the machines and production run smoothly with no interruptions. You’ll need to maintain machines to prevent breakdowns and faults, but also fix them quickly and efficiently when they occur.

Still not 100% sure? Here are 10 good reasons that might help you make the decision.

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Varied work

You’ll work on a wide range of tasks, and rarely work on the same machine or equipment with the same problem. Constant innovation in the industrial sector will also push you to develop your technical knowledge and adapt to the exciting new technologies you’ll need to work on.  

Flexibility

As an industrial mechanic, you can choose your assignments. Do you prefer shorter projects that let you change location often? Or do you prefer a constant level of work, that’s less intense and spread over a longer period? The choice is yours!

Working hours

Your working hours may not be standard but there are many advantages. By starting your day at 6 am for example, you could be finished at around 2 pm and have the afternoon free. This means you can avoid that rush hour traffic and spend those afternoons at your leisure.

An attractive salary

Being skilled labour, the role of industrial mechanic can come with a very attractive salary. Your pay is also usually accompanied by travel expenses. If you need to, you also have the opportunity of working overtime. 

Training opportunities

For some long-term assignments that require special knowledge or precise technical/physical skills, training will be offered. Do you need to work at a height? Then you’ll receive harness training. Have an assignment for working on a gantry or lifting heavy loads? You’ll get trained on overhead cranes. Being an industrial mechanic is a great way to build loads of skills and knowledge.

Job accessibility

If you don’t have much experience in the industry, don't worry! You can train for the job of industrial mechanic pretty quickly, and only a little experience is required. Motivated, passionate, and curious candidates are the industrial mechanics of tomorrow!

Job availability

In the industrial sector, the technical professions are in high demand and are constantly evolving. 
Technical wizards like yourself are highly sought-after, and there are plenty of assignments that need doing. By deciding to become an industrial mechanic, your job security is guaranteed!

A rewarding experience

As an industrial mechanic, you work on many sites and projects. Every customer is different, and you must adapt to the demand whilst being confronted with different practices. This means you continuously develop your experience and keep on learning more every day.

Teamwork

The job of industrial mechanic involves working as part of a team and meeting new people on every assignment. These new encounters make every working day unique and you develop your knowledge, skills, and your professional network.

Assignments located in the same geographic area

We make available assignments for candidates concentrated in a single geographic area. This means you can go from one assignment to another without needing to travel too far to get there. This way, you can get around easy, do more jobs, and make more money!

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