Industrial mechanic:in

Training as an industrial mechanic

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Job description

Industrial mechanics manufacture, modify or set up a wide variety of production systems and equipment. They monitor and optimize production processes and take on repair and maintenance tasks. They use technical drawings to manufacture components into assemblies. These are used to create machines and systems.

The components are machined and manually processed. Both conventional and CNC machine tools are used for machining.

They also check the function of assemblies as soon as they are completed and test the finished machines on test benches before putting them into operation. They also carry out regular inspections and maintain the machines.

Training location:

What will you learn with us?

  • Processing materials, including filing, sawing, grinding, drilling, turning and milling
  • Assessment of material properties and selection of materials depending on use
  • Production of workpieces and components
  • Manufacture, assembly, maintenance and repair of machines and devices
  • Application of control technology and evaluation of control technology documents
  • Installation and testing of electrical assemblies and components

What do we offer you?

  • Pleasant and personal working atmosphere
  • Helpful colleagues
  • Generous remuneration
  • Training location in the countryside
  • Use of the university facilities

What should you bring with you?

  • Good secondary school leaving certificate
  • Diligence
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Spatial imagination
  • Manual dexterity
  • Technical understanding
  • Good knowledge of math, physics and technology is advantageous

Prospects after the apprenticeship

  • metal industry
  • in vehicle construction
  • in the chemical industry
  • in raw materials processing