Ausbildung career
Brush and Paintbrush Maker Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Bürsten- und Pinselmacher/in
Brush and Paintbrush Maker is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in industry and crafts. You will manufacture brushes and paintbrushes for various applications, from household brushes to specialized artist brushes. This involves working with natural and synthetic materials and operating special machines for production.
What you do
- Selecting and preparing materials such as wood, metal, natural and synthetic bristles
- Cutting, shaping, and drilling brush bodies and handles
- Inserting, stapling, or gluing bristles and fibers
- Trimming and finishing bristles and brush heads
- Assembling handles and other components
- Quality control of the finished products
- Maintenance and care of production machines
Requirements
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Diligence and precision
- Technical understanding for machinery
- Spatial reasoning ability
- Reliability and teamwork skills
- At least a basic secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)
- Good German language skills for instructions and safety
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in specific types of brushes or paintbrushes
- 2Further training to become a Master Brush and Paintbrush Maker (Meisterprüfung)
- 3Self-employment with your own workshop
- 4Advancement in production to foreman/woman or department head
- 5Technical further education (e.g., technician in wood and plastics technology)
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Brush and Paintbrush Maker 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 Brush and Paintbrush Maker Ausbildung?
Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Brush and Paintbrush Maker Ausbildung?
Manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Diligence and precision; Technical understanding for machinery; Spatial reasoning ability.
Where can I find open Brush and Paintbrush Maker Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Brush and Paintbrush Maker
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.