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Metalworker (Metalltechnik)
GewO §94 Z.44
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade (Handwerk)
- Qualification: Master exam (Meisterpruefung)
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Technology: CNC, 3D metal printing, Industry 4.0
- Market: Upper Austria has highest demand
What This Trade Covers
- Metal fabrication and machining (turning, milling, grinding)
- CNC machining and programming
- Welding (MIG, MAG, TIG, electrode)
- Sheet metal working
- Precision parts manufacturing
- Additive manufacturing (3D metal printing)
Welding Certifications
Beyond the trade license
For structural steel work, additional EN 1090 certification is needed.
Welder qualification per EN ISO 9606 must be renewed every 2-3 years.
TUeV Austria and SLV are the main certification bodies.
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.