You searched for occupation: machinery mechanic
The occupation searched for is part of the occupational group: Blacksmiths, tool-makers, machinery, electrical and electronic mechanics. Information about the future concerns the entire group.
The future situation of the occupational group on the labour market
The employment prospects for this occupational group in 2009-2013 are average and deteriorate slightly over the long term. The reason is the recession in manufacturing and the fact that manufacturers are beginning to move to markets with cheaper labour, although these skilled occupations have much better prospects as compared with workers in assembly plants. Employees with a qualification combining electrical and mechanical engineering in particular should experience no difficulties finding employment over the long term. Enhancing skills in this manner is a guarantee of good long-term employment prospects in this occupational group.
Development of the employment in the occupational group (in thousands):
- Total employment
- Development of employment in this occupational group
As a result of economic development the number of jobs within this occupational group will increase by 12 % by 2013. The number of jobs in the economy as a whole will increase by 0,2 %. A total of 17 % of workers in this occupational group will leave their jobs (e.g. retirement). Some of these jobs will cease to exist, some will have to be filled. Overall, 5 % of current employment will have to be filled, i.e. 19700 new workers will have to be hired.
The current situation of the occupational group at the labour market:
The occupational group consists of the following subgroups:
- ISCO 722 - Blacksmiths, tool-makers and related trades workers
- ISCO 723 - Machinery mechanics and fitters
- ISCO 724 - Electrical and electronic equipment mechanics and fitters
Blacksmiths, tool-makers and related trades workers (ISCO 722)
Development of employment in this occupational subgroup (in thousands)
- Total employment
- Development of employment in this occupational subgroup
Occupations in this subgroup are most frequently found in the following industries:
- Manufacture of metal structures and fabricated metal products (30 %)
- Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. (15 %)
- Manufacture of motor vehicles (9 %)
- Manufacture of basic metals (8 %)
- Construction (7 %)
In 2008 the median age of employees in this subgroup was 43 years, in the economy as a whole it was 41 years.
The age structure of employees in this occupational subgroup:
Employees in this occupational subgroup most frequently have the following qualification:
- Secondary (3c) - vehicle maintenance, mechanical engineering, metallurgy (68 %)
It is expected that by 2013 the following number of graduates with qualifications suitable for this occupational subgroup will enter the labour market:
| Education | Number of graduates entering labour market by 2013 | Development of graduate numbers in 2009-2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary (3c) - vehicle maintenance, mechanical engineering, metallurgy | 31 180 | slight decrease |
The development of the number of graduates is ranked using a five-degree scale: rapid decrease - slight decrease - stagnation - slight increase - rapid increase.
Machinery mechanics and fitters (ISCO 723)
Development of employment in this occupational subgroup (in thousands)
- Total employment
- Development of employment in this occupational subgroup
Occupations in this subgroup are most frequently found in the following industries:
- Wholesale trade and sale and repair of motor vehicles (34 %)
- Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. (13 %)
- Manufacture of motor vehicles (8 %)
- Land transport (4 %)
- Agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing (7 %)
In 2008 the median age of employees in this subgroup was 40 years, in the economy as a whole it was 41 years.
The age structure of employees in this occupational subgroup:
Employees in this occupational subgroup most frequently have the following qualification:
- Secondary (3c) - vehicle maintenance, mechanical engineering, metallurgy (63 %)
- Secondary (3a) - mechanical engineering (15 %)
It is expected that by 2013 the following number of graduates with qualifications suitable for this occupational subgroup will enter the labour market:
| Education | Number of graduates entering labour market by 2013 | Development of graduate numbers in 2009-2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary (3c) - vehicle maintenance, mechanical engineering, metallurgy | 31 180 | slight decrease |
| Secondary (3a) - mechanical engineering | 14 320 | slight decrease |
The development of the number of graduates is ranked using a five-degree scale: rapid decrease - slight decrease - stagnation - slight increase - rapid increase.
Electrical and electronic equipment mechanics and fitters (ISCO 724)
Development of employment in this occupational subgroup (in thousands)
- Total employment
- Development of employment in this occupational subgroup
Occupations in this subgroup are most frequently found in the following industries:
- Manufacture of electrical machinery and manufacture of medical, precision and optical instruments (16 %)
- Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. (10 %)
- Construction (9 %)
- Manufacture of electronic equipment and apparatus, computers and office machinery (8 %)
- Generation and distribution of electricity and heat (8 %)
In 2008 the median age of employees in this subgroup was 40 years, in the economy as a whole it was 41 years.
The age structure of employees in this occupational subgroup:
Employees in this occupational subgroup most frequently have the following qualification:
- Secondary (3c) - electricity and electronics, transport and communication (40 %)
- Secondary (3a) - electricity and electronics (25 %)
- Secondary (3c) - vehicle maintenance, mechanical engineering, metallurgy (10 %)
It is expected that by 2013 the following number of graduates with qualifications suitable for this occupational subgroup will enter the labour market:
| Education | Number of graduates entering labour market by 2013 | Development of graduate numbers in 2009-2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary (3c) - electricity and electronics, transport and communication | 10 900 | rapid decrease |
| Secondary (3a) - electricity and electronics | 19 900 | slight decrease |
| Secondary (3c) - vehicle maintenance, mechanical engineering, metallurgy | 31 180 | slight decrease |
The development of the number of graduates is ranked using a five-degree scale: rapid decrease - slight decrease - stagnation - slight increase - rapid increase.
