Training as an industrial mechanic

In the first two months, you go through the manual work stations (filing, sawing, drilling …) and learn the basics of metal. After the initial two months, you'll be assigned to the various departments, QA (quality assurance), tool presetting and assembly.

In QA, you check the workpieces that come from production and outside production.

In tool presetting, you prepare the tools (millers, drills, cutting inserts, …) for production and measure them.

In the assembly department, you work on workpieces from production orders for customers. These are put together to form a finished assembly according to the drawing. Depending on the assembly, a test run of the assembly or the machine follows.

If you enjoy working with your hands, e.g. with LEGO, and have good spatial visualization skills, you're well suited to an apprenticeship at WASSERMANN. Also, every year at the beginning of the apprenticeship there is a day for the trainees to get to know each other. The focus there is on having fun and getting to know each other.

During your training as an industrial mechanic, you'll learn:

• Manual work (filing, sawing, drilling, and more)
• Mounting of assemblies
• Reading technical drawings
• Measuring workpieces for quality assurance

In the first two months, you'll learn everything about the manual work and the basics of metal. Next, you'll work in various departments (such as quality assurance, tool presetting and assembly)).

After 18 months, you'll take the first part of your final examination. You'll be actively supported in this. WASSERMANN provides you with exam preparation two months in advance, both in-house on training machines and externally in the exam locations.

You usually take your final exam after 3.5 years, which can be shortened to 3 years based on good performance. Here, too, we don't leave our trainees on their own – we prepare you intensively for your upcoming exam two months in advance.

After my application, I received a written confirmation by email, and was called in for a fitting for work clothes about 2 months before the start of the training. (Justus)

Before my training, I completed an internship at WASSERMANN. During this time I submitted my application for an apprenticeship. The interview took place during my internship, and a few days later I got my acceptance – after breakfast. (Felix)