Cutting machine operator

Opportunities

This technical craftsman profession offers you good career opportunities. With the present shortage of specialists there are good chances of finding a job after your studies. At our company as well!

Preferences

The profession is suitable for everyone who are interested in mechanical engineering. People who performed well in manual training and who like high-precision work.

Work

What does a cutting machine operator do? They manufacture metal parts and assemblies for, say, machines, vehicles and airplanes.

Education

We expect that you have a secondary school leaving certificate (mittlere Reife) or a basic school qualification (Hauptschulabschluss). Plus good grades in mathematics and physics. Craftsmanship skills and interests would also be helpful.

Training procedure

The dual training programme lasts 3,5 years, or only 3 years in case of good performance. You will be trained in our training workshop and in all work areas. You will attend vocational school once a week.

Future prospects

You can take the master craftman's examination a few years after your education, or continue your education to become an engineer.