Ausbildung career
Glass Apparatus Maker Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Glasapparatebauer/in
The vocational training as a Glass Apparatus Maker (Glasapparatebauer/in) is a 3-year recognized profession in industry and skilled crafts. You will learn how to work with glass to produce precise apparatus and instruments for laboratories, research, or industry. This profession requires manual dexterity and a good understanding of technical drawings.
What you do
- Processing glass with flames and specialized tools
- Manufacturing laboratory equipment, optical instruments, or medical apparatus from glass
- Reading and implementing technical drawings and construction plans
- Checking the quality and precision of glass products
- Repairing and maintaining glass apparatus
- Selecting and preparing different types of glass (e.g., borosilicate glass, quartz glass)
- Operating glass-processing machines
Requirements
- Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Good spatial reasoning and technical understanding
- Precision, patience, and meticulousness
- Interest in physics and chemistry (especially glass as a material)
- Good hand-eye coordination and color vision
- Ability to concentrate and resilience
- Safe handling of heat and open flames
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in specific glass sectors (e.g., medical technology, optics)
- 2Further training to become a Master Glass Apparatus Maker (Meister)
- 3Self-employment with your own workshop
- 4Working in research and development
- 5Studying related fields (e.g., materials science, engineering)
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 Glass Apparatus 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 Glass Apparatus Maker Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Glass Apparatus Maker Ausbildung?
Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Good spatial reasoning and technical understanding; Precision, patience, and meticulousness; Interest in physics and chemistry (especially glass as a material).
Where can I find open Glass Apparatus Maker Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Glass Apparatus 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.