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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

  1. 1Specialization in other glass products
  2. 2Master craftsman examination (Meisterprüfung) to become a Master Glassblower
  3. 3Self-employment with your own workshop
  4. 4Product development and design
  5. 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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Frequently asked questions

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.