Become a precision specialist

Specialization: Turning and milling
Training location: Wolfach
Training period: 3.5 years

Job description
Machining technician is one of the core professions in the metalworking industry. It requires an understanding of complex drawings and a high level of technical expertise in everything from machine programming to quality assurance.

Training content
Filing, sawing, drilling, tapping, turning, milling and grinding. Alongside these basic skills you will learn to plan and monitor workflows, and gain an understanding of technical drawings and other information typical for the job

Prospects
Advanced vocational training opens up opportunities for promotion. After completing your apprenticeship you could go on to take machining technician or master craftsperson examinations.

Specialization: Machining technology
Training location: Wolfach
Training period: 2 years

Job description
Metal technology specialists in the field of machining technology use a wide variety of production and machine tools to manufacture precise and complex metal components. To do this, setting up and monitoring the production process is just as important as continuously checking the quality of the end product. Metal technology specialists are an important part of the production team and ensure high output and smooth production processes.

Training content
During your training, you will learn the basic skills of metalworking. Building on this, you will learn how to operate production equipment, change tools, carry out tests and, if necessary, correct dimensional deviations in order to manufacture parts with a precise fit. 
Throughout your training, you will deepen and apply the theoretical knowledge you have gained in vocational school with practical skills in the specialist departments.

Prospects
Through diligence and experience, it is possible to learn more complex tasks and advance within the company. In addition, there is the opportunity to become a cutting machine operator after a further 1.5 years of training.

Specialization: Production engineering
Training location: Wolfach
Training period: 3.5 years

Job description
Fabricators, machine operators, controllers and maintenance staff are all industrial mechanics. They manufacture equipment parts and assemblies, configure them, install them, bring them into service, maintain them and monitor the relevant processes.

Training content
You will learn basic skills such as setting up and operating production units, how to control material flows, plus process planning and preparation as well as quality assurance.

Prospects
Industrial mechanics are always learning something new. Further training as a master craftsperson, technician or even engineer opens up considerable career opportunities within the company.

Specialization: Industrial engineering
Entry requirement: High school diploma
Training period: 3.5 years

Job description
Electronics technicians install, maintain and repair switchgear and controlgear systems, power supplies, and communications and lighting technologies. As an industrial engineering specialist you will work where production and operation systems are in use.

Training content
You’ll learn how to use the manual tools of the trade, starting with the basics and deepening your knowledge by helping to build electromechanical assemblies and equipment. You’ll also learn to bring plant sections into service.

Prospects
Having successfully completed your apprenticeship you will have the option of further training opportunities, for example to become a technician, master craftsperson or electrical engineer.

Entry requirement: High school diploma
Training period: 3 years

Job description
Industrial clerks are in demand in all commercial areas. Your job will involve manufacturing planning and control, implementing customer orders, costings, financial accounting, marketing, sales, shipping and much more.

Training content
During your apprenticeship you will learn how to answer important human resources questions, how Accounting compiles all the figures, how Purchasing procures materials, how Production processes it, and how Sales sells the products to customers.

Prospects
After completing your apprenticeship you have a variety of options in terms of professional qualifications you can take, for example Senior Commercial Clerk, Industrial Business Administrator, State-Certified Business Economist or Master of Business Administration.

Specialization: Application development
Entry requirement: High school diploma
Training period: 3 years

Job description
IT specialists who work in application development design, program and maintain customer-specific software. As an IT expert, you’ll provide users with technical advice and training

Training content
You will analyze and design software solutions, create programs and develop test procedures. You’ll also learn how to develop customer documentation and software-based presentations that will help you support and train customers.

Prospects
IT specialists work in almost every sector of the economy, and there are lots of further training and qualifications options.

Entry requirement: Good secondary school leaving certificate
Training location: Wolfach
Training period: 3.5 years

Job description
Mechatronics engineers manufacture complex mechatronic systems and automation equipment from electrical, mechanical and electro-pneumatic components. They commission the finished systems, program them and install the associated software. In doing so, they follow circuit diagrams and design drawings and test the systems before handing them over to the production facilities. Their varied range of activities includes repair and maintenance tasks as well as activities in the field of robotics and process optimisation.

Training content
During your training, you will first learn the basic concepts of electrical and metal engineering. These cover all the fundamental skills in the fields of metalworking, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics and electrical engineering. You will also become familiar with CNC, PLC and robot programming. You will learn how to create these components according to circuit diagrams or drawings and integrate them into complex systems. We will also show you how to commission and maintain mechatronic systems using the right software. In addition, you will learn how to maintain and commission machines and systems. Throughout your training, you will deepen and apply the theoretical knowledge you have gained in vocational school with practical skills in the specialist departments.

Prospects
Mechatronics engineers must constantly learn new skills in order to keep pace with the constant changes in production technology. Further training to become an industrial foreman, technician or even an engineer opens up considerable opportunities.

Specialization: Systems integration
Entry requirement: High school diploma
Training period: 3 years

Job description
IT specialists who specialize in systems integration design and implement complex IT systems. For example, they bring information and telecommunications systems into service, and support them once in operation.

Training content
You will learn the basics of information technology such as operating systems and network architectures and will work on a variety of security factors. You’ll also develop customer documentation and software-based presentations.

Prospects
IT specialists work in almost every sector of the economy, and there are lots of further training and qualifications options.