Always ready - Training to become an industrial mechanic Standstill? Not for you! With this attitude and a passion for technology, you should consider the apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic. Goods are produced using systems and machines, in the largest possible quantities and at the highest possible speed. If this process comes to a standstill, high costs quickly arise. It's no wonder, then, that industrial mechanics are in demand. Their job is to prevent production downtimes or resolve them as quickly as possible. Your responsibilities include more than just the maintenance and servicing of machines and systems. You will monitor production processes and troubleshoot malfunctions, install systems, and train employees. Since virtually every manufacturing company uses machines and systems, the job opportunities in this profession are as diverse as the range of tasks.