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 very good 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. Give rubber a go in one of the most versatile professions at BASF!

We offer in the specialization "Components": Processing plastic semi-finished products using circular and band saws, grinding machines, bending and folding machines Joining individual components by welding, gluing, laminating, and forming Manufacturing, laying, and lining pipelines made of plastics Manufacturing and repairing containers and apparatus

We offer in the specialization "Molded Parts": Processing plastic granules using injection molding machines Converting production machines according to production orders Maintaining equipment and, if necessary, rectifying occurring malfunctions Acquiring comprehensive knowledge of the entire production process

• Processing plastic semi-finished products using circular and band saws, grinding machines, bending and folding machines
• Joining individual components by welding, gluing, laminating, and forming
• Manufacturing, laying, and lining pipelines made of plastics
• Manufacturing and repairing containers and apparatus
• Processing plastic granules using injection molding machines
• Converting production machines according to production orders
• Maintaining equipment and, if necessary, rectifying occurring malfunctions
• Acquiring comprehensive knowledge of the entire production process

• At least a vocational maturity / lower secondary school diploma
• Willingness to work shifts, physical resilience, no fear of heights, and safe color vision
• Interest in technical-manual activities, manual dexterity, and good spatial imagination
• Sense of responsibility, accuracy, and care when working