Ausbildung career
Industrial Ceramicist (Decoration Technology) Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Industriekeramiker/in Dekorationstechnik
As an Industrial Ceramicist (Decoration Technology), you specialize in the artistic and technical design of ceramic products. You learn to finish surfaces, apply patterns, and precisely mix colors to create aesthetically pleasing industrial ceramic items. The training lasts 3 years and takes place in industrial companies.
What you do
- Preparing ceramic surfaces for decoration (e.g., cleaning, priming)
- Applying various decoration techniques (e.g., screen printing, spray decoration, hand painting)
- Mixing and preparing colors, glazes, and engobes according to recipes
- Operating and monitoring decoration machines and equipment
- Performing quality checks on decorated products
- Maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment
- Packaging and storing finished products
Requirements
- Good manual dexterity and precision
- A sense for aesthetics, shapes, and colors
- Technical understanding of machines and production processes
- Interest in materials and their chemical/physical properties
- Meticulous and accurate working style
- Teamwork skills and reliability
- At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in specific decoration techniques or product areas
- 2Further training to become an Industrial Master (Industriemeister/in Keramik)
- 3Advancement to a Technician (Techniker/in) in Ceramic Technology
- 4Opportunities in quality assurance or product development
- 5Self-employment in ceramic design or production
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 Industrial Ceramicist (Decoration 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 Industrial Ceramicist (Decoration Technology) Ausbildung?
Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Industrial Ceramicist (Decoration Technology) Ausbildung?
Good manual dexterity and precision; A sense for aesthetics, shapes, and colors; Technical understanding of machines and production processes; Interest in materials and their chemical/physical properties.
Where can I find open Industrial Ceramicist (Decoration Technology) Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Industrial Ceramicist (Decoration 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.