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Metal and Bell Founder – Art and Bell Casting Technology Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Metall- und Glockengießer/in - Kunst- und Glockengusstechnik

The vocational training as a Metal and Bell Founder specializing in Art and Bell Casting Technology is a 3-year recognized craft profession. You will learn traditional casting processes and modern techniques to produce and restore metal artworks, sculptures, and bells. This profession requires manual dexterity, technical understanding, and an eye for detail.

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What you do

  • Create models and molds for metal casting
  • Melt metals like bronze or brass and prepare alloys
  • Pour molten metal into casting molds
  • Demold, clean, and process cast objects (grinding, polishing)
  • Patina or refine the surfaces of art and bell castings
  • Perform repair and restoration work on historical metal objects
  • Conduct quality controls on the manufactured cast parts

Requirements

  • Manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Diligence and precision in work
  • Physical resilience (handling heavy materials and heat)
  • Interest in art, history, and metal processing
  • Teamwork and safety awareness
  • At least a basic secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Good German language skills (B1)

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in art and bell foundries or restoration workshops
  2. 2Further training to become a Foundry Master (Gießereimeister/in)
  3. 3Specialization in specific casting techniques or material types
  4. 4Self-employment with own workshop for art casting or restoration

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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 Metal and Bell Founder – Art and Bell Casting Technology 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 Metal and Bell Founder – Art and Bell Casting 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 Metal and Bell Founder – Art and Bell Casting Technology Ausbildung?

Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Diligence and precision in work; Physical resilience (handling heavy materials and heat); Interest in art, history, and metal processing.

Where can I find open Metal and Bell Founder – Art and Bell Casting Technology Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Metal and Bell Founder – Art and Bell Casting Technology

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

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