v2.0

👨‍🔧👨‍🔧 Mechanic Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F468 200D 1F527

Man working with tools.

Released in Released in 2017 as part of Emoji 5.0.

mechanictechnicianworkersrepairtoolsfixingengineerhandymanjobsmaintenance

Meaning and Interpretation

"The 👨‍🔧 emoji represents a mechanic or technician, signaling someone who fixes and maintains equipment or works in a skilled trade that involves tools. This emoji can also symbolize diy projects, repairs, or general work involving maintenance."

Symbolism

  • Work and Labor: Symbolizing occupations that deal with mechanical work, repairs, building, or services.
  • Practical Skills: Represents hands-on work, technical know-how, and skills involved in making things work again.
  • Work Ethic: Can be used to represent dedication to one's craft and diligent efforts in solving problems.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • When you're fixing something around the house, you can use this emoji to represent your work.
  • Talking about professions like engineers, mechanics, or handymen in conversations.
  • Discussing do-it-yourself projects or repairs with friends.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I managed to fix the sink today! 👨‍🔧
My car broke down, time to call the mechanic 👨‍🔧
This weekend is all about home repairs 👨‍🔧🛠️
Congrats on your new job at the garage 👨‍🔧!
DIY project complete! Thanks to my tools and a bit of luck 👨‍🔧🔧

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Avoid using this emoji in contexts where technical skills are irrelevant.
  • Be mindful that while it's a gendered emoji, the female mechanic emoji (👩‍🔧) can better represent women in these professions.
  • Perfect for illustrating situations involving repairs, but may feel out-of-place in casual conversations unrelated to work.

Related Emojis

👩‍🔧

Woman Mechanic

Represents a female mechanic or technician.

🛠️

Hammer and Wrench

Symbolizing tools used by mechanics, technicians, or for general DIY work.

🔧

Wrench

A tool emoji often used in the context of fixing or building something.

🔨

Hammer

Represents physical labor, construction, or repairs.

⚙️

Gear

Symbolizing engineering, machinery, and industrial components.

🚗

Car

Can be used with 👨‍🔧 to imply a mechanic working on automobiles.

🦺

Safety Vest

Indicates safety attire often associated with labor-intensive jobs.

🛠

Toolbox

Represents a set of tools, often used in the context of repairs and maintenance.

🏭

Factory

Symbolizes industrial work environments, which can involve mechanical repairs and maintenance.

⛏️

Pickaxe

Symbolizes manual labor and effort, can be related to mechanics who perform hands-on tasks.