Mechanic
A mechanic at a steam pump in an electric power house, 1920, (from a photo study for the Works Progress Administration (WPA)). | |
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
Occupation type | Skilled trades |
Activity sectors | Repairing |
| Description | |
Education required | Apprenticeship |
Related jobs | Repairperson |
A mechanic is a skilled tradesperson who uses tools to build, maintain, or repair machinery, especially engines. Formerly, the term meant any member of the handicraft trades, but by the early 20th century, it had come to mean one who works with machinery.