Apparel, textile and leather industry technician

The technician compiles, sets up, installs and tests equipment and systems.

Technician's tasks include making, tuning, repairing and troubleshooting electronic assemblies and installing and maintaining automation systems, production equipment and robots. The work of a technician may also include team guidance and advice to operators. The technician mostly works as an electronic equipment technician, mechatronic technician or automation technician.

Nearly 250 technicians are employed in the garment, textile and leather industries, the number of jobs will remain the same in the future. Technicians are trained less if there are jobs for them.

Professional vocational education is required for working as a technician.

Current knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of mechatronics
• Knowledge of robotics
• Knowledge of production lines and systems
• Very good knowledge of physics and mathematics

Information is based on OSKA's survey of the workforce and skills of the garment, textiles and leather industry where sector employment was projected until 2025.