The component handling tool (14) is moved linearly up and down on a moving mechanism (11) by feedback control of a linear motor (16) for performing pickup and mounting actions of components (3). The linear motor is controlled to effect a downward movement of the component handling tool for bringing the component handling tool or the component held thereby closer to the component or to a mounting object, and upon detecting changes in control information when contact is made with the component or the mounting object, control of the linear motor is switched to a pressing operation, whereby the holding or mounting of the component in a prescribed pressed condition is accomplished.