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Container and Apparatus Fabricator Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Behälter- und Apparatebauer/in

Container and Apparatus Fabricator is a recognized 3.5-year vocational training profession in the skilled trades. You will learn to manufacture, assemble, and repair containers, apparatuses, and piping systems made of metal. This demanding role requires precision, technical understanding, and craftsmanship.

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What you do

  • Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
  • Measure, mark, cut, and shape metal sheets and profiles
  • Join individual parts by welding (e.g., MIG/MAG, TIG) and soldering
  • Assemble containers, apparatuses, and piping systems
  • Conduct leak tests and functional checks
  • Perform maintenance and repair work on existing systems
  • Operate machines such as bending machines, shears, and presses

Requirements

  • Good understanding of mathematics and physics
  • Technical interest and manual dexterity
  • Spatial reasoning abilities
  • Meticulous and precise working style
  • Sense of responsibility, especially regarding materials and safety
  • Good physical condition (lifting, standing)
  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific welding techniques or materials
  2. 2Further training to become an Industrial Master Craftsman (Industriemeister) or Technician (e.g., Mechanical Engineering)
  3. 3Project management or quality management roles
  4. 4Self-employment with your own business

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Container and Apparatus Fabricator Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Container and Apparatus Fabricator Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Container and Apparatus Fabricator Ausbildung?

Good understanding of mathematics and physics; Technical interest and manual dexterity; Spatial reasoning abilities; Meticulous and precise working style.

Where can I find open Container and Apparatus Fabricator Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 2 open positions at 2 companies, for example at Behälterbau-Süd GmbH and K industries - ALTHAMMER GmbH.

How to apply as a Container and Apparatus Fabricator

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.