Ausbildung career
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
- 1Specialization in specific types of neon tubes or artistic glass design
- 2Further training to become a Master Glass Blower (Meisterbrief)
- 3Self-employment with your own workshop
- 4Taking on leadership roles in production
- 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.
Browse all positionsFrequently 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.