Industrial Mechanic Apprenticeship 2027

About this Apprenticeship

What You'll Learn

Requirements

What Deutsche Bahn AG offers

• You will become skilled in assembling, commissioning and maintaining railway equipment.
• You will learn to work metal with tools and machines, including turning, welding, drilling and milling.
• You will learn to maintain and repair equipment and rail vehicles.
• You will study workplace safety and quality assurance.
• On the rail network, you will work outdoors on overhead lines that supply trains with power at a height of about 4 metres.
• On the rail network, you will replace overhead wires.
• At the plant, you will help keep equipment and machines ready for use.
• At the plant, you will maintain and repair equipment such as bogie changers and underfloor wheelset lathes.
• In the workshop, you will help keep trains ready for service.
• In the workshop, you will maintain vehicles, for example by replacing brake blocks and repairing damaged doors.
• At the Witten plant, you will help supply the railway infrastructure with points, crossings and spare parts for all track components.
• At the Witten plant, you will monitor the production of all parts of railway points, such as switch assemblies and crossing frogs.
• In mobile service, you will help keep operating equipment ready for use.
• In mobile service, you will assemble and test electrical components used in control systems.
• You will receive a mobile device for learning and private use.
• 16 free journeys within Germany each year, further travel discounts such as the DB Job-Ticket for commuting, and discounted travel options for family and friends.
• Up to €400 per month towards rent if commuting from your previous home would take more than 2.5 hours each day and you rent a home closer to work.
• Workshops, events and community trips with other apprentices and dual study students in the DB Youngster Community.
• Up to €3,500 towards getting your car driving licence during your apprenticeship.
• A dedicated contact person and a supportive team, plus excellent chances of staying with the company after successfully completing your apprenticeship.