Skip to content
DeinAzubi
DESign in

Ausbildung career

Industrial Mechanic Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Industriemechaniker/in

Industrial Mechanic is a recognized vocational training program lasting 3.5 years. This training primarily takes place in industry and trade, but is also possible in skilled crafts. You will learn the maintenance, repair, and commissioning of complex machinery and production systems.

See 578 open positionsCreate CV

What you do

  • Assembling and commissioning machinery and production systems
  • Maintenance, inspection, and repair of technical systems
  • Troubleshooting and resolving malfunctions in equipment
  • Manufacturing components and assemblies
  • Checking and ensuring the functionality of machines
  • Documenting work processes and maintenance tasks

Requirements

  • Good technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Interest in mechanics, electrics, and control technology
  • Careful and precise working methods
  • Teamwork skills and reliability
  • Willingness to learn and pursue further training
  • At least a good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific machine types or automation technology
  2. 2Further training as an Industrial Master Craftsman (Industriemeister) or Certified Engineer (Techniker, e.g., Mechanical Engineering)
  3. 3University studies in engineering (with relevant university entrance qualification)
  4. 4Advancement to leadership positions (e.g., team or department head)

Open positions578

All 578 positions in this career

Companies offering this Ausbildung

and 491 more companies

Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Industrial Mechanic 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 Mechanic Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Industrial Mechanic Ausbildung?

Good technical understanding and manual dexterity; Interest in mechanics, electrics, and control technology; Careful and precise working methods; Teamwork skills and reliability.

Where can I find open Industrial Mechanic Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 578 open positions at 503 companies, for example at Schaeffler, Bundeswehr Standort, and Deutsche Bahn AG.

How to apply as a Industrial Mechanic

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

Create CVBrowse positions

Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.