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Skilled Worker – Metal Technology – Forming and Wire Technology Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Fachkraft - Metalltechnik - Umform- und Drahttechnik

The training as a Skilled Worker for Metal Technology, specializing in Forming and Wire Technology, is a 2-year recognized apprenticeship in industry. You will learn about metal processing through forming, as well as the production and further processing of wires and wire products. This profession requires technical understanding and precision.

What you do

  • Operating and monitoring machines and systems for metal forming (e.g., presses, rolling mills)
  • Setting up and adjusting wire drawing machines and wire processing equipment
  • Checking product quality using technical specifications and measuring instruments
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings and work plans
  • Performing maintenance and repair work on production facilities
  • Ensuring occupational safety and environmental protection in the production area
  • Transporting and storing semi-finished and finished products

Requirements

  • Good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Interest in metal processing and machine technology
  • Diligence and precision in work
  • Teamwork skills and reliability
  • Physical resilience (e.g., standing, lifting)
  • Good spatial reasoning

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific forming or wire technology processes
  2. 2Further training to become an Industrial Master Craftsman (Industriemeister in Metal)
  3. 3Further education to become a Technician (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Materials Technology)
  4. 4Advancement to shift supervisor or team leader
  5. 5Quality control or production planning

Open positions

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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 Skilled Worker – Metal Technology – Forming and Wire Technology Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Skilled Worker – Metal Technology – Forming and Wire Technology Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Skilled Worker – Metal Technology – Forming and Wire Technology Ausbildung?

Good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss); Technical understanding and manual dexterity; Interest in metal processing and machine technology; Diligence and precision in work.

Where can I find open Skilled Worker – Metal Technology – Forming and Wire Technology Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Skilled Worker – Metal Technology – Forming and Wire Technology

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.