Apprenticeship as Plastics and Rubber Technologist Training Start 2027

Are you fascinated by plastics? Then this profession is exactly right for you! Plastics and rubber are versatile due to their excellent chemical resistance. With us, you will get to know the world of this material in detail and have the opportunity to apply for the specializations of molded parts, components, or semi-finished product manufacturing. In the components specialization, you will process plastic semi-finished products using circular and band saws, grinding machines, bending and folding machines; join individual components by welding, gluing, laminating, and forming; manufacture, lay, and line plastic pipelines; and produce and repair containers and apparatus. In the molded parts specialization, you will process plastic granules using injection molding machines; convert production machines according to production orders; maintain equipment and troubleshoot any malfunctions; and acquire comprehensive knowledge of the entire production process.

At least a vocational maturity certificate / lower secondary school leaving certificate; willingness to work shifts, physical resilience, no fear of heights, and normal color vision; interest in technical-manual activities, manual dexterity, and good spatial imagination; sense of responsibility, accuracy, and care in work.

An exciting apprenticeship at the world's leading chemical company in cooperation with the BBS Technik I in Ludwigshafen; tailored training offers and the opportunity to participate in EU exchange projects; attractive remuneration – starting at 1,171 euros per month in the 1st apprenticeship year; numerous additional benefits: annual bonus, profit sharing, 700 euros vacation pay, company pension scheme, participation in BASF share program, tablet, meal allowance subsidy, job ticket subsidy; 30 days vacation and 37.5-hour week; leisure and fitness offers as well as employee events; housing options for apprentices from further away; possible shortening of apprenticeship by half a year for particularly good performance; good chances of being hired after successful completion.