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Metalworker – Metal Design Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Metallbauer/in - Metallgestaltung

The vocational training as a Metalworker specializing in Metal Design is a 3.5-year recognized apprenticeship in the skilled trades. You will learn to creatively process metals, produce artistic objects and constructions, and advise clients on design projects.

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What you do

  • Fabricate metal constructions and elements according to technical drawings
  • Process metals (steel, stainless steel, aluminum): cutting, bending, welding, soldering
  • Treat and refine surfaces of metal workpieces (e.g., grinding, polishing, painting)
  • Advise clients on the development of individual metal design projects
  • Perform quality checks and assemble manufactured products
  • Maintain and repair tools, machinery, and equipment

Requirements

  • Manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Creativity, a good eye for forms and aesthetics
  • Diligence, precision, and spatial imagination
  • Physical resilience and comfort with working at heights
  • Teamwork skills and communication ability
  • Interest in metal and its processing

Career prospects

  1. 1Master craftsman examination (Metallbauermeister/in) to take on leadership roles or become self-employed
  2. 2Specialization in areas such as restoration, artistic blacksmithing, or CNC technology
  3. 3Further training as a Technician (specializing in metal construction technology)
  4. 4University studies (e.g., engineering, product design) with relevant higher education entrance qualification

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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 Metalworker – Metal Design 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 Metalworker – Metal Design Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Metalworker – Metal Design Ausbildung?

Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Creativity, a good eye for forms and aesthetics; Diligence, precision, and spatial imagination; Physical resilience and comfort with working at heights.

Where can I find open Metalworker – Metal Design Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Metalworker – Metal Design

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.