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71 - Building and related trades workers, excluding electricians
72 - Metal, machinery and related trades workers
721 - Sheet and structural metal workers, moulders and welders, and related workers
722 - Blacksmiths, toolmakers and related trades workers
723 - Machinery mechanics and repairers
7231 - Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers
7232 - Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers
7233 - Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers
7233.1 - construction equipment technician
7233.2 - crane technician
7233.3 - fisheries assistant engineer
7233.4 - fluid power technician
7233.5 - forge equipment technician
7233.7 - industrial machinery mechanic
7233.8 - land-based machinery technician
7233.9 - marine fitter
7233.10 - marine mechanic
7233.11 - mining equipment mechanic
7233.12 - moulding machine technician
7233.13 - pneumatic systems technician
7233.14 - rotating equipment mechanic
7233.15 - textile machinery technician
7234 - Bicycle and related repairers
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75 - Food processing, wood working, garment and other craft and related trades workers
8 - Plant and machine operators and assemblers
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greaser

Craft and related trades workers

Metal, machinery and related trades workers

Machinery mechanics and repairers

Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers

greaser

Concept overview

Code

7233.6

Description

Greasers make sure industrial machines are properly lubricated to maintain operations. They use grease guns to oil machines. Greasers also perform basic maintenance and repair duties.

Alternative Labels

bearing greaser

grease gun operative

lube technician

lubrication technician

machine greaser

machine oiler

machinery lube technician

machinery lubrication technician

oiler

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)