Plastics and Rubber Technology Apprentice - formerly Process Mechanic

The apprenticeship covers metalworking, plastics and processing methods, pneumatics, and production and quality skills in extrusion, compounding and injection molding.

Learning the fundamentals of manual and machine metalworking; developing advanced knowledge of plastics and processing methods; acquiring pneumatics skills; extruding profiles; building production skills in extrusion, compounding and injection molding; learning about quality management.

At least a good lower secondary school certificate or intermediate school-leaving certificate; good grades in science subjects; interest in modern production methods and plastics; manual skills and enjoyment of working with tools and machinery; technical understanding and logical thinking; quality-conscious working style.

Personal support from trainers and colleagues; 38.5 hours per week, flexitime and 30 days of annual leave; exposure to different departments, processes and teams; appreciative environment with feedback, benefits and prospects; performance bonuses and an Ensinger Prize with a cash award for particularly strong qualifications; travel and learning-material subsidies; IT bundle for mobile work; work and protective clothing including cleaning; canteen and meal subsidy; holiday and Christmas bonuses plus company pension scheme; sports groups and team events; employee discounts.