As a metal technology specialist in the field of assembly technology, you use joining techniques to produce components, assemblies and machines from individual parts. You deal with the production and assembly order and the associated documents such as assembly plans and guidelines and plan the necessary work steps. You assemble components into assemblies, for example by screwing, pinning or riveting them together.

As a metal technology specialist specialising in machining technology, your tasks include setting up, adjusting and operating machines and machining centres. Maintenance and servicing are also part of your responsible area of responsibility. You carry out programme adjustments and/or changes and monitor the machining processes.