You are the machinist 
and at your will
all the machinery 
is standing still

You walk and stand 
eight hours a day
your strong arms
push the metal easily

You are the machinist 
and at your will
all the machinery 
is standing still
you are the machinist
the machinist of joy
du bist der machinist der freude

Body and mind 
are in strong condition
you lift your tools 
in every position

Sufficient experience 
and mechanical skills
no pain no gain
to pay the bills

You are the machinist 
and at your will
all the machinery 
is standing still
you are the machinist
the machinist of joy
du bist der machinist der freude