Metalworking Technician

Type of training: Dual vocational training, governed by the Vocational Training Act (BBiG)

Duration of training: 2 years (it is possible to continue the training for a 3rd and 4th year to become an industrial mechanic)

Learning environments: workplace and vocational school

Get a head start with an apprenticeship as a metalworking technician

What does this job involve?

Metalworking technicians ensure that machines and production equipment are ready for operation. They manufacture equipment parts, machine components, and assemblies, which are then assembled into machines and technical systems. These systems are subsequently set up, commissioned, and tested to verify their functionality. Their responsibilities also include the maintenance and repair of the equipment. The causes of malfunctions are identified, and the necessary replacement parts are ordered or manufactured in-house, and repairs are carried out. Once assembly and testing are complete, colleagues or customers are trained in the operation and handling of the equipment.

Where do you work?

As a metalworking specialist, you will work at our main plant in Memmingen.

Why will you enjoy your time with us?

• We are a long-established family business where team spirit is a top priority.
• We’ll support you every step of the way and are proud of your achievements.
• We value you as a person and want to help you grow.
• We want to offer you a secure and interesting job with great prospects even after you complete your training.
• Together with you, we want to further expand our role as a leading provider of machinery technology for the PVC window industry.
• From the very start, your work will make a significant contribution to our value creation, because we trust you and will let you work directly on the machines and equipment.
• Your work helps make the world more energy-efficient. That’s because our machines are used to manufacture the world’s most energy-efficient windows. These windows provide long-term protection against heat loss in buildings, thereby reducing global energy consumption.
• You’ll receive benefits such as company outings, trips to trade shows, vacation pay, a Christmas bonus, profit sharing, and tax-free benefits in kind.
• Trainees who demonstrate exceptional performance will have the opportunity to visit our branch in Canada for three weeks.

What matters most?

Above all, attention to detail and technical skill are essential in this profession, for example when interpreting technical documentation, maintaining and repairing machinery, and conducting quality control checks. A solid understanding of mathematics is required, as it involves tasks such as converting values from tables or calculating lengths, angles, and volumes for the production of replacement parts. Knowledge of physics is essential for operating various machines and manufacturing equipment and for understanding the fundamentals of electrical and control engineering. Computer science skills make it easier to get started working with computer-controlled machines.

What high school diploma is required?

There is no legal requirement for formal education—a high school diploma would be an advantage.

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What are you doing now?

It’s best if you contact our trainer, Konstantin Kleß, directly. He is in charge of the industrial mechanic training program.