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Gerresheimer

Apprenticeship as Process Mechanic for Glass Technology

Original title: Ausbildung Verfahrensmechaniker/in Glastechnik (m/w/d)

GerresheimerEssen, NW201-500 employees
Apprenticeship
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  • Start Date

    September 1, 2027

  • Sector

    Glass technology

  • Salary

    Competitive salary

Listing data as of September 28, 2026

About this Apprenticeship

At Gerresheimer, you will help keep the glass-processing operation running, ensure reliable plant performance and solve technical problems early. The three-year apprenticeship starts on September 1, 2027, in Essen and includes vocational school at the Glass School in Rheinbach.

What You'll Learn

  • Maintain machines and computer-controlled systems for manufacturing glass packaging
  • Learn about the composition and production of glass
  • Learn metalworking, pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Gain experience in different production and quality departments
  • Work with experienced colleagues

Requirements

  • You do not need to be a technical expert yet. What matters is an interest in machines, enjoying practical work and wanting to understand how technical systems function.
  • At least a qualified lower secondary school certificate
  • Interest in technology, machines and equipment
  • Strong performance in mathematics and physics
  • Manual dexterity
  • Careful and reliable working style
  • Enjoyment of practical work and finding solutions
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Motivation to learn new things and take on responsibility

What We Offer

  • Maintaining machines and computer-controlled systems for manufacturing glass packaging
  • Learning about the composition and production of glass
  • Training in metalworking, pneumatics and hydraulics in the training workshop
  • A tablet and digital apprenticeship management for documenting progress and completing projects
  • Insights into the hot end, cold end and quality departments
  • Working with experienced colleagues who gradually give you more responsibility
  • An in-house training center for basic metalworking and exam preparation
  • Targeted exam preparation including books and learning materials
  • Trainee projects where you contribute ideas, take responsibility and help with internal events
  • An exchange program offering international experience at overseas sites
  • Affordable, varied meals in the Essen canteen
  • A supportive team to help you get started and develop
  • Strong prospects for permanent employment with good performance and commitment

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