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ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Machine and Plant Operator

Original title: Maschinen- und Anlagenführer (m/w/d)

ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Kreuztal500+ employees
Apprenticeship
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  • Start Date

    On request

  • Sector

    Manufacturing

  • Salary

    Competitive salary

Listing data as of October 24, 2026

About this Apprenticeship

  • Number of apprenticeship positions: 1 If you want to continue your education after the apprenticeship, the following further training options are available:
  • Industrial Mechanic
  • Machining Mechanic
  • Precision Mechanic
  • Production Mechanic
  • Tool Mechanic
  • Production
  • Assembly
  • Quality Assurance For the apprenticeship you need a good lower secondary school diploma (Hauptschulabschluss). The regular apprenticeship lasts 2 years. Earn well from the start: with top pay already in the 1st apprenticeship year you start financially secured. Extra bonus on top: look forward to holiday and Christmas bonuses as well as further special payments – a real plus for your account! Your career, our mission: best chances of takeover after the apprenticeship – for a secure and successful future. Work with balance: 35‑hour week, 30 days vacation and flexible working hours ensure your perfect work‑life balance. Technology that rocks: laptop or iPad – your personal work device is included. Modern and practical! Enjoyment at a low price: our canteen offers delicious meals at discounted prices – the break tastes twice as good. Projects that inspire: be part of exciting and innovative projects that challenge and support you. Knowledge that moves you forward: numerous further training courses and additional qualifications give you the chance to keep growing beyond yourself. You set up machines and systems, put them into operation, operate and monitor them. You are also responsible for conversion and maintenance of machines and systems. This makes an important contribution to the success of our products and our company. During your apprenticeship you learn in the first year how tools and systems are controlled and operated. You also get an overview of manual and mechanical manufacturing techniques. In the second year you deepen your knowledge in metal and plastics technology, so that later as a specialist you have the best chances for your further career.

What You'll Learn

You set up machines and systems, put them into operation, operate and monitor them. You are also responsible for conversion and maintenance of machines and systems. This makes an important contribution to the success of our products and our company. During your apprenticeship you learn in the first year how tools and systems are controlled and operated. You also get an overview of manual and mechanical manufacturing techniques. In the second year you deepen your knowledge in metal and plastics technology, so that later as a specialist you have the best chances for your further career.

Requirements

For the apprenticeship you need a good lower secondary school diploma (Hauptschulabschluss).

What We Offer

Earn well from the start: with top pay already in the 1st apprenticeship year you start financially secured. Extra bonus on top: look forward to holiday and Christmas bonuses as well as further special payments – a real plus for your account! Your career, our mission: best chances of takeover after the apprenticeship – for a secure and successful future. Work with balance: 35‑hour week, 30 days vacation and flexible working hours ensure your perfect work‑life balance. Technology that rocks: laptop or iPad – your personal work device is included. Modern and practical! Enjoyment at a low price: our canteen offers delicious meals at discounted prices – the break tastes twice as good. Projects that inspire: be part of exciting and innovative projects that challenge and support you. Knowledge that moves you forward: numerous further training courses and additional qualifications give you the chance to keep growing beyond yourself.

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