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A mechanic is a person who uses tools to repair things (generally machinery) or works to keep things operating properly.

Many mechanics are specialized in a particular field such as auto mechanic
Auto mechanic

An auto mechanic is a mechanic who specializes in automobile maintenance, repair, and sometimes modification. A mechanic may be knowledgeable in working on all parts of a variety of car makes or may specialize either in a specific area or in a specific make of car....
s, bicycle mechanic
Bicycle mechanic

A bicycle mechanic is a mechanic who can perform a wide range of repairs on bicycles. A person who works in a cycling store is usually only considered a bike mechanic if that person has experience repairing bikes....
s, boiler mechanics, industrial maintenance mechanics (millwright
Millwright

The trade of millwright is concerned with the construction and maintenance of machinery....
s), air conditioning
Air conditioning

An air conditioner is an appliance, system, or Mechanism designed to extract heat from an area via a refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system of heating, Ventilation , and air conditioning is referred to as "HVAC." Its purpose, in a building or an automobile, is to provide comfort during either hot or cold...
 and refrigeration
Refrigeration

Refrigeration is the process of removing heat from an enclosed space, or from a substance, and moving it to a place where it is unobjectionable....
 mechanics, aircraft mechanics, diesel mechanics and tank mechanics in...






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A mechanic is a person who uses tools to repair things (generally machinery) or works to keep things operating properly.

Many mechanics are specialized in a particular field such as auto mechanic
Auto mechanic

An auto mechanic is a mechanic who specializes in automobile maintenance, repair, and sometimes modification. A mechanic may be knowledgeable in working on all parts of a variety of car makes or may specialize either in a specific area or in a specific make of car....
s, bicycle mechanic
Bicycle mechanic

A bicycle mechanic is a mechanic who can perform a wide range of repairs on bicycles. A person who works in a cycling store is usually only considered a bike mechanic if that person has experience repairing bikes....
s, boiler mechanics, industrial maintenance mechanics (millwright
Millwright

The trade of millwright is concerned with the construction and maintenance of machinery....
s), air conditioning
Air conditioning

An air conditioner is an appliance, system, or Mechanism designed to extract heat from an area via a refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system of heating, Ventilation , and air conditioning is referred to as "HVAC." Its purpose, in a building or an automobile, is to provide comfort during either hot or cold...
 and refrigeration
Refrigeration

Refrigeration is the process of removing heat from an enclosed space, or from a substance, and moving it to a place where it is unobjectionable....
 mechanics, aircraft mechanics, diesel mechanics and tank mechanics in... the armed services. Auto mechanic, for example, has many trades within. Some may specialize in the electrical aspect, other areas include: brakes and steering, automatic or standard transmission, engine repairs or diagnosing customer complaints. An auto technician has a wide variety of topics to study.

A "mechanic" can also be a reference to a hired assassin as was portrayed in the movie "The Mechanic" (1972). Filmed in various locations, including Naples, Italy, "The Mechanic" movie was about an aging assassin who took a young student under him to teach him the trade. However, the Mechanic ends up "seeing Naples and dying".