Industrial Apprenticeship

Tasks and Activities:

Do you want to become an all-rounder in the mechanical field? As an industrial mechanic, you have everything under control that moves. During the 3.5-year apprenticeship, you will learn how to manufacture, assemble and commission mechanical equipment, align and chip tools and machines, and maintain and repair them.

Further Tasks:

• Joining by screwing and pinning, as well as by soldering and welding
• Cutting and bending of sheet metal
• Manual: Filing, sawing, rubbing, chiselling
• Mechanical: Drilling, turning, milling

Training schedule at Saint-Gobain Sekurit and Saint-Gobain Glass Germany:

The main training takes place in the maintenance and production departments. Pneumatic and hydraulic skills are taught at the "Glass School" in Stolberg. Basic metal training and exam preparation takes place at Philips. They receive theoretical training at the vocational school in Aachen.

Prerequisites:

Depending on the training company: intermediate secondary school leaving certificate, good or very good lower secondary school leaving certificate, intermediate secondary school leaving certificate.

Locations:

Saint-Gobain Diamantwerkzeuge GmbH & Co. KG
Schützenwall 13-17
22844 Norderstedt
Tel: +49 (0)40 5258-256
Web: www.winter-superabrasives.com Contact: Hans- Dieter Muchow

Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland, Werk Stolberg
Nikolausstr. 1
52222 Stolberg
Tel: +49 (0)2402/121-604
Web: www.azubisgesucht.de Contact: Vera Herbert

Saint-Gobain IndustrieKeramik Rödental 
Oeslauerstr. 35
96472 Rödental
Tel: +49 (0)9563-724 358
Web: www.refractories.saint-gobain.com Contact: Sonja Friedel

Saint-Gobain Isover G+H AG, Werk Lübz
Industriestr. 11
19386 Lübz
Tel: +49 (0)211-5503 308
Web: www.isover.de/ausbildung-und-studium Contact: Harriet Schleifer

Saint-Gobain Isover G+H AG, Werk Speyer   
Industriestr. 125
67346 Speyer
Tel: +49 (0)6232 104-241
Web: www.isover.de/ausbildung-und-studium Contact: Christian Wörndl, Melanie Erb

Saint-Gobain Isover G+H AG, Werk Bergisch Gladbach
Jakobstrasse 10
51465 Bergisch Gladbach
Tel: +49 (0)2202 123-350
Web: www.isover.de/ausbildung-und-studium Contact: Carsten Kenn, Burkhard Reher

Saint-Gobain PAM Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Saarbrückerstr. 51
66130 Saarbrücken
Tel: +49 (0)681/8701-276
Web: www.pamline.de Contact: Jens-Kristian Müller

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Pampus GmbH
Am Nordkanal 37
47877 Willich
Tel: +49 (0)2154-60-236
Web: www.bearings.saint-gobain.com Contact: Barbara Wiese

Saint-Gobain Sekurit, Werk Herzogenrath / Stolberg
Glasstr. 1
52134 Herzogenrath
Tel: +49 (0)2406 82 2917
Web: www.saint-gobain-sekurit.de Contact: Sabrina Berretz

Saint-Gobain Weber GmbH, Werk Merdingen
Paul-Mathis-Str. 1
79291 Merdingen
Tel: +49 (0) 7668 / 711-268
Web: www.sg-weber.de Contact: Sonja Schneider

Tasks and Activities:

As a process mechanic for coating technology, you will also control and monitor largely automated machines and systems in order to coat plastic surfaces with the aid of painting technology. In this profession you will also learn how the processes of an automotive supplier are organized.

Duration of training:

3 years

Prerequisites:

• a good lower secondary school leaving certificate or secondary school leaving certificate
• manual dexterity and technical understanding
• Open-mindedness towards modern EDP and communication technology

Locations:

freeglass GmbH & Co. KG
Hainbuchenweg 4
71409 Schwaikheim
Tel.: 07195/13696-106
Web: www.freeglass.de Contact: Nina Serino

Tasks and Activities:

As a process mechanic for plastics and rubber technology, you will control and monitor largely automated machines and systems, manufacture products for the automotive industry, learn everything about plastics and the processes of a modern production plant.

Duration of Training:

3 years

Prerequisites:

• a good lower secondary school leaving certificate or secondary school leaving certificate
• manual dexterity and technical understanding
• Open-mindedness towards modern EDP and communication technology

Locations:

freeglass GmbH & Co. KG
Hainbuchenweg 4
71409 Schwaikheim
Tel.: 07195/13696-106
Web: www.freeglass.de Contact: Nina Serino

Tasks and Activities

Process mechanics in glass technology work in the glass industry, e.g. at hollow glass manufacturers. As a rule, they work in production or manufacturing halls. They are responsible for maintaining optimum operating conditions. They monitor and regulate the ongoing production process of glass products.

They pay attention to the observance of technically conditioned parameters and in case of impermissible deviations they take care of the correction of the operating conditions. In the event of malfunctions, it is necessary to determine the cause and then remedy the malfunction in order to restore a proper production process. As part of quality assurance, regular checks must be carried out on intermediate and end products. In addition, the process mechanic is responsible for the flawless functioning of the production and operating equipment as well as for setting up and retrofitting the machines and systems. Analogue and digital information and communication technology is used.

Apprenticeship:

Process mechanic glass technology is a state-approved training occupation, which is offered in the industrial sector and lasts 3 years.

The training includes the following contents:

• Quality Management
• Work preparation
• Operational and technical communication
• Team work
• Methods of glass production and processing
• Transportaion and Storage
• Fundamentals of metal processing
• Basics of electrical engineering
• Assembly of components and assemblies including functional testing
• Maintenance work on machinery and equipment
• Measuring and control technology
• Control engineering
• Set-up, retooling and testing of machines, systems and production plants
• Establishing the operational readiness of production facilities, monitoring production facilities

Depending on the company, a 12-week consolidation phase is possible in the areas:

• Methods of glass production and processing
• Metal processing
• Electrical engineering
• Operation, control and regulation of production facilities

Training procedure:

• Methods of glass production and processing
• Metal processing
• Electrical engineering
• Operation, control and regulation of production facilities

Prerequisites:

Depending on the training company: Good secondary school leaving certificate or secondary school leaving certificate

Locations:

Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland, Werk Stolberg
Nikolausstr. 1
52223 Stolberg
Tel: +49 (0)2402/121-604
Web: www.azubisgesucht.de Contact: Vera Herbert

Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland, Werk Torgau
Solarstr. 1
04860 Torgau
Tel: +49(0)3421/751 – 284 u. 584
Web: www.azubisgesucht.de Contact: Jens-Peter Panjas, Kerstin Schart

Saint-Gobain Isover G+H AG, Werk Speyer
Industriestr. 125
67346 Speyer
Tel: +49 (0)6232 104-241
Web: www.isover.de/ausbildung-und-studium Contact: Christian Wörndl, Melanie Erb

Saint-Gobain Isover G+H AG, Werk Bergisch Gladbach
Jakobstr. 10
51465 Bergisch Gladbach
Tel: +49 (0)2202 123-350
Web: www.isover.de/ausbildung-und-studium Contact: Carsten Kenn, Burkhard Reher

Saint-Gobain Sekurit, Werk Herzogenrath/Stolberg
Glasstr. 1
52134 Herzogenrath
Tel: +49 (0)2406 82 2917
Web: www.saint-gobain-sekurit.de Ansprechpartner: Sabrina Berretz

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain Kinon GmbH
Jülicher Str. 495
52070 Aachen
Tel: +49 (0)241/96 67-321
Web: www.vetrotech.com Ansprechpartner: Simone Mispelbaum

Tasks and Activities:

The 3.5-year vocational training takes place in the training company and at the vocational school.

During the training you will learn how to process materials manually and mechanically and how to assemble mechanical, electromechanical, electrical and electronic components into mechatronic systems.

The components are assembled by you. You put the systems into operation and operate them.

As a mechatronics technician you will be employed by manufacturers, customers and operators of mechatronic systems. There you will work at different locations, mainly on assembly sites, in workshops or in the service area.

Before the end of the second year of training, you take the intermediate examination.

At the end of the fourth year of training, you will complete your training with the final examination.

Prerequisites:

Depending on the training company: Technical secondary school leaving certificate or secondary school leaving certificate with electrical vocational school.

Locations:

Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland, Werk Torgau
Solarstr. 1
04860 Torgau
Tel: +49(0)3421/751 – 284 u. - 584
Web: www.azubisgesucht.de Contact: Jens-Peter Panjas, Kerstin Schart

Saint-Gobain Isover G+H AG, Werk Ladenburg
Dr-Albert-Reimann-Str. 20
68526 Ladenburg
Tel: +49(0)621-4701 360
Web: www.isover.de/ausbildung-und-studium Contact: Stefan Eich

Saint-Gobain Isover G+H AG, Werk Speyer
Industriestr. 125
67346 Speyer
Tel: +49 (0)6232 104-241
Web: www.isover.de/ausbildung-und-studium Contact: Christian Wörndl, Melanie Erb

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Pampus GmbH
Am Nordkanal 37
47877 Willich
Tel: +49 (0)2154-60-236
Web: www.bearings.saint-gobain.com Contact: Barbara Wiese

Saint-Gobain Weber GmbH Werk Brieselang
Hafenstr. 1
14656 Brieselang
Tel: +49 (0)2363/399-171
Web: www.sg-weber.de Contact: Anika Dietrich

Saint-Gobain Weber GmbH Werk Herzfelde
Birkenstr. 6
15378 Herzenfelde
Tel: +49 (0)2363/399-171
Web: www.sg-weber.de Contact: Anika Dietrich

Tasks and Activities:

Training as an electronics technician specializing in industrial engineering takes 3.5 years.

During this time you will lay power lines, assemble and install electrical systems as well as related distributors, switching and control equipment. You will operate and control electrical systems during operation and maintain them.

They check the function of the entire system with regard to the safety and protective devices and the proper programming of the control units.

In this profession, you frequently work at different locations in buildings and outdoors. You work on construction sites and in the assembly workshops of industrial companies.

You will take an intermediate examination before the end of the second year of training.

The training is concluded with the final examination at the end of the fourth year of training.

Prerequisites:

Secondary school leaving certificate, 1-year (2-year) vocational school for electrical engineering
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Locations:

Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland, Werk Torgau
Solarstr. 1
04860 Torgau
Tel: +49(0)3421/751 – 284 u. 584
Web: www.azubisgesucht.de Contact: Jens-Peter Panjas, Kerstin Schart

Saint-Gobain IndustrieKeramik Rödental
Oeslauerstr. 35
96472 Rödental
Tel: +49 (0)9563-724 358
Web: www.refractories.saint-gobain.com Contact: Sonja Friedel

Saint-Gobain Isover G+H AG, Werk Lübz
Industriestr. 11
19386 Lübz
Tel: +49 (0)211-5503 308
Web: www.isover.de/ausbildung-und-studium Contact: Harriet Schleifer

Saint-Gobain Isover G+H AG, Werk Speyer
Industriestr. 125
67346 Speyer
Tel: +49 (0)6232 104-241
Web: www.isover.de/ausbildung-und-studium Contact: Christian Wörndl, Melanie Erb

Saint-Gobain Isover G+H AG, Werk Bergisch Gladbach
Jakobstrasse 10
51465 Bergisch Gladbach
Tel: +49 (0)2202 123-350
Web: www.isover.de/ausbildung-und-studium Contact: Carsten Kenn, Burkhard Reher

Saint-Gobain PAM Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Saarbrückerstr. 51
66130 Saarbrücken
Tel: +49 (0)681/8701-276
Web: www.pamline.de Contact: Jens-Kristian Müller

Saint-Gobain Weber GmbH Werk Merdingen
Paul-Mathis-Str. 1
79291 Merdingen
Tel: +49 (0) 7668 / 711-268
Web: www.sg-weber.de Contact: Sonja Schneider

Tasks and Activities:

Die Fachleute im Lager- und Transportbereich arbeiten im Speditionsgewerbe, in Industrie- und Handelsbetrieben. Ihr Aufgabengebiet umfasst die Lagerung und den Versand von Gütern unterschiedlichster Art. Sie nehmen Waren an, kontrollieren die Lieferungen und die dazugehörigen Papiere. Die entgegengenommenen Produkte sind fachgerecht zu erfassen und zu lagern. Die Bestände werden regelmäßig kontrolliert. Bei Bedarf werden Güter für den Weitertransport zusammengestellt, kommissioniert, wie die Fachleute sagen. Vor der Versendung müssen die Lieferungen richtig verpackt werden.

Apprenticeship content:

• Procurement and acceptance of goods
• Storage, personnel and accounting, data processing
• Picking, packing, shipping, logistics

Training is not offered in all sectors and federal states.

Duration of training:

3 years

Prerequisites:

Secondary school leaving certificate

Locations:

Saint-Gobain Autover Deutschland GmbH
Hüttenstraße 115-131
50170 Kerpen
Tel: +49 (0)2273/568-80
Web: www.autover.de Contact: Johannes van Rossum

Saint-Gobain Building Distribution Deutschland GmbH
Hanauer Landstr. 150
60314 Frankfurt
Tel: +49 (0)69/40 505 223
Web: www.sgbd-deutschland.com Contact: Andrea Ruppert

Saint-Gobain Weber GmbH, Werk Merdingen
Paul-Mathis-Str. 1
79291 Merdingen
Tel: +49 (0) 7668 / 711-268
Web: www.sg-weber.de Contact: Sonja Schneider

Saint-Gobain Weber GmbH, Werk Weilerwist
Metternicher Str. 17
53919 Weilerwist
Tel: +49 (0)2363/399-350
Web: www.sg-weber.de Contact: Anika Dietrich

Tasks and Activities:

The machining mechanic processes workpieces with grinding, turning or milling machines.
He is a specialist for precise work.
He is assisted in this by computer-controlled machines which he programs and sets up.
His team consists of colleagues, foremen, technicians, engineers and skilled workers.

Duration of training:

3 1/2 years

Apprenticeship content:

• Work according to technical documentation and planning of the production process
• Testing: e.g. the flatness of the surface quality of workpieces
• Machining of workpieces, filing, sawing or chiseling, e.g. sheet metal
• Intermediate examination
• Programming of machines to drill, turn or mill workpieces and monitoring of the manufacturing process using CAD technology.
• Setting up lathes
• Production of precise workpieces by turning and drilling for machines, devices and plants
• Final examination

Location:

Neuburg

Possible specialisation:

• Industrial foremen
• Technician in the field of mechanical engineering/machine technology
• Graduate engineer

Location:

None at the moment.

Tasks and Activities:

Electronics technician for automation technology

• supervise automation systems,
• analyze functional interrelations and process flows, design changes and extensions of automation systems,
• install and parameterize pneumatic, hydraulic and electric drive systems,
• install and adjust, configure and parameterize sensor and actuator systems as well as electrical control engineering modules,
• program automation systems,
• install, configure and parameterize components and devices, operating systems, bus systems and networks,
• use application programs for measurement data acquisition, transmission and processing as well as for production, machine or process control,
• connect components to form complex automation systems and integrate them into higher-level systems,
• hand over the systems to users and instruct them how to operate them,
• monitor, maintain and operate plants, carry out regular inspections,
• optimize control loops, analyze faults, use test software and diagnostic systems, take immediate measures and repair systems,
• also work with documents in English.

Duration of training:

3,5 years

Locations:

Saint-Gobain Sekurit
Werk Stolberg und Herzogenrath
Tel: +49(0)2406 82 2917
Web: www.saint-gobain-sekurit.de Contact: Sabrina Berretz

Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland
Werk Stolberg
Tel: +49(0)2402 121 604
Web: www.azubisgesucht.de Contact: Jenny Frings

Tasks and Activities:

Chemical laboratory assistants work in our research, development and production laboratories. There they prepare chemical tests and examinations, carry them out and evaluate the test results. In addition, they produce chemical substances and preparations, test materials and apply analytical methods such as spectroscopy and chromatography.

You will also attend vocational school, where practical work in the company is underpinned by theoretical knowledge. Here you will mainly be taught job-related subjects such as analysis and synthesis technology, but you will also learn business administration and business correspondence. At the end of your training, you will take a written and oral examination before the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and receive a certificate from the vocational school.

Locations:

Saint Gobain IndustrieKeramik Rödental GmbH
Oeslauerstr. 35
96472 Rödental
Tel.: +49 (0)9563 724-358
Fax: +49-9563/724-266
Web: www.refractories.saint-gobain.com Contact: Babette Gaber

Saint-Gobain Formula GmbH
Kutzhütte
37445 Walkenried
Tel.: +49 (0)5525/203-29
Web: www.saintgobainformula.com​ Contact: Axel Jabs

Tasks and Activities:

Machine and plant operators prepare work processes, check machine functions on test benches and put the machines into operation. They also inspect the machines at regular intervals to ensure that they are ready for operation, and maintain and repair them if necessary. They provide the necessary operating materials, e.g. lubricants, replace wearing parts such as seals, filters or hoses and readjust mechanical parts. They also monitor the production process and operate and control the material flow. They also carry out quality assurance measures.

Prerequisites:

Good intermediate school leaving certificate, very good secondary school leaving certificate

Locations:

Glasverarbeitungs-Gesellschaft Bremen mbH
Senator-Bömers-Str. 7
28197 Bremen
Tel: +49 (0)421 52176 34
Web: www.glassolutions.de Contact: Kirsten Düsterhöft

Saint-Gobain Glassolutions Isolierglas-Center GmbH, Standort Bamberg
Am Börstig 5
96052 Bamberg
Tel: +49 (0)951 9641-347
Web: www.glassolutions.de Contact: Barbara Burgis

Saint-Gobain Glassolutions Isolierglas-Center GmbH, Standort Uhsmannsdorf
Am Glaswerk 4
02929 Rothenburg / Oberlausitz
Tel: +49 (0)35892 8343
Web: www.glassolutions.de Contact: Alfred Bayer

Saint-Gobain Weber GmbH Werk Mainz-Weisenau
Dammweg 3
55130 Mainz
Tel: +49 (0)6131 97148-0
Web: www.sg-weber.de Contact: Anika Dietrich

Saint-Gobain Weber GmbH, Werk Weilerswist
Metternicher Str. 17
53919 Weilerswist
Tel: +49 (0)2363/399-350
Web: www.sg-weber.de Contact: Anika Dietrich

Tasks and Activities:

Flat glass mechanics process prefabricated flat glass sheets and refine them, e.g. by sandblasting, etching or engraving. The production products include glass plates and panes for tables, doors and showcases, but also for cars, windows, solar systems, conservatories and mirrors. The field of activity includes the cutting of glass panes, the grinding of edges, corners and edges, as well as the finishing of glass with electronically controlled machines, equipment and devices. Furthermore, their cleaning and maintenance and the continuous quality control of the intermediate and final products during the current production process are part of the scope of duties.
As a flat glass mechanic, you will mainly work in the production of glass mirrors, safety glass or insulating glass. You will also be able to work in finishing companies.

Apprenticeship:

Flat glass mechanic is a state-approved training occupation in industry and has a standard duration of 3 years.
During the training you will acquire knowledge and skills with regard to glass processing and finishing as well as the handling of tools and equipment. You will also acquire specialist knowledge of various types of flat glass, materials and aids.

Prerequisites:

Flat glass mechanic is a state-approved training occupation in industry and has a standard duration of 3 years. Do you also have technical skills and an interest in technology and precision work? Then apply at one of our training locations!

Are you still unsure whether this is the right apprenticeship for you? Then ask for an internship at one of our locations.

Further information can be found here:

About our company: glassolutions.de
About the apprenticeship: berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de/berufenet/faces/index?path=null/kurz...