Ausbildung career
Plastics and Rubber Technologist – Molded Parts Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Kunststoff- und Kautschuktechnologe/-technologin - Formteile
The vocational training as a Plastics and Rubber Technologist specializing in Molded Parts is a recognized three-year apprenticeship in the industrial sector. You will learn how to produce molded parts from plastics and rubber, operate machines, and monitor production processes. This profession requires technical understanding and precision.
What you do
- Setting up and operating machines for plastics and rubber processing
- Monitoring the production process and ensuring the quality of molded parts
- Mixing and preparing raw materials according to recipes
- Performing quality controls and material tests
- Identifying and rectifying minor malfunctions in machines and systems
- Post-processing and finishing of completed products
Requirements
- Good technical understanding and manual dexterity
- Careful and precise working methods
- Interest in chemical and physical processes
- Teamwork skills and a sense of responsibility
- Good spatial reasoning
- At least a good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
Career prospects
- 1Further training to become an Industrial Foreman (specializing in Plastics and Rubber)
- 2Advancement to Technician (e.g., Plastics and Rubber Technology)
- 3Specialization in areas such as quality assurance or product development
- 4University studies in Plastics Engineering or Process Engineering (with appropriate higher education entrance qualification)
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 Plastics and Rubber Technologist – Molded Parts 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 Plastics and Rubber Technologist – Molded Parts Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Plastics and Rubber Technologist – Molded Parts Ausbildung?
Good technical understanding and manual dexterity; Careful and precise working methods; Interest in chemical and physical processes; Teamwork skills and a sense of responsibility.
Where can I find open Plastics and Rubber Technologist – Molded Parts Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Plastics and Rubber Technologist – Molded Parts
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.