Ausbildung career
Glassblower – Artificial Eyes Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Glasbläser/in - Kunstaugen
The apprenticeship as a Glassblower specializing in Artificial Eyes is a recognized three-year profession in industry and crafts. You will learn the precise manufacturing of glass eyes and other fine glass products, requiring high manual dexterity.
What you do
- Heating and shaping glass rods
- Preparing colored glass mixtures for the iris and pupil
- Manufacturing artificial eyes according to individual measurements and shapes
- Polishing and refining surfaces
- Performing quality controls on manufactured products
- Operating specialized tools and machines
- Maintaining work equipment
Requirements
- Excellent fine motor skills and manual dexterity
- Good spatial reasoning
- Diligence and precision
- Good eye-hand coordination and eyesight
- Creativity and a sense of aesthetics
- Interest in glass as a material
- At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in other glass products
- 2Master craftsman examination (Meisterprüfung) to become a Master Glassblower
- 3Self-employment with your own workshop
- 4Product development and design
- 5Teaching and training activities
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 Glassblower – Artificial Eyes 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 Glassblower – Artificial Eyes Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Glassblower – Artificial Eyes Ausbildung?
Excellent fine motor skills and manual dexterity; Good spatial reasoning; Diligence and precision; Good eye-hand coordination and eyesight.
Where can I find open Glassblower – Artificial Eyes Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Glassblower – Artificial Eyes
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.