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Neon Tube Glass Blower Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Leuchtröhrenglasbläser/in

As a Neon Tube Glass Blower, you will learn a specialized craft in the industrial sector. You will be trained to heat, shape, and fill glass tubes with gases for neon signs and lighting purposes. The training program lasts 3 years.

What you do

  • Heating and bending glass tubes with special burners
  • Reading and implementing technical drawings and templates
  • Assembling pre-formed glass pieces into complex shapes
  • Operating vacuum and gas filling systems to fill tubes with noble gases
  • Attaching electrodes and testing finished neon tubes for function
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment
  • Performing quality checks and troubleshooting

Requirements

  • Strong manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Diligence, precision, and patience
  • Good spatial imagination
  • Interest in technology, physics, and chemistry
  • Good eye-hand coordination
  • Sense of responsibility and safety awareness
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific types of neon tubes or artistic glass design
  2. 2Further training to become a Master Glass Blower (Meisterbrief)
  3. 3Self-employment with your own workshop
  4. 4Taking on leadership roles in production
  5. 5Further education in related fields such as electrical engineering or design

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 Neon Tube Glass Blower 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 Neon Tube Glass Blower Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Neon Tube Glass Blower Ausbildung?

Strong manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Diligence, precision, and patience; Good spatial imagination; Interest in technology, physics, and chemistry.

Where can I find open Neon Tube Glass Blower Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Neon Tube Glass Blower

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.