Anlagenmechaniker

plant mechanic, systems mechanic

noun AN-lah-gen-me-KHAH-ni-ker Rare

Usage Note

Anlagenmechaniker installs and maintains piping, heating, and sanitary systems in buildings. The full apprenticeship title is Anlagenmechaniker für Sanitär-, Heizungs- und Klimatechnik (SHK), commonly called Heizungsmonteur in everyday speech.

Examples

"Der Anlagenmechaniker tauschte die alte Gasheizung gegen eine Wärmepumpe aus."

Natural Translation

The systems mechanic replaced the old gas heating with a heat pump.

Literal Translation

The plant mechanic exchanged the old gas heating against a heat pump.

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