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Natural Stone Mechanic (Machine Processing Technology) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Naturwerksteinmechaniker/in - Maschinenbearbeitungstechnik

Natural Stone Mechanic (specializing in Machine Processing Technology) is a recognized vocational training program in the industrial sector. During the 3-year training, you will learn to process natural stones such as marble, granite, or sandstone with modern machines and produce high-quality products.

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What you do

  • Select and prepare natural stones for processing
  • Operate and monitor sawing, grinding, and polishing machines
  • Cut, grind, and polish natural stones according to technical drawings
  • Perform surface treatments and finishing techniques
  • Conduct quality checks on finished products
  • Maintain machines and perform minor repairs
  • Transport and store finished natural stone products

Requirements

  • Interest in manual work and natural materials
  • Technical understanding and spatial imagination
  • Diligence and precision in work
  • Physical resilience (handling heavy stones)
  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Teamwork skills and reliability
  • Usually at least a good 'Hauptschulabschluss' (secondary school certificate)

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Natural Stone Mechanic ('Meister')
  2. 2Specialization in areas such as restoration or monument preservation
  3. 3Advanced training to become a technician in stone technology
  4. 4Advancement to team leader or department head
  5. 5Self-employment with your own business

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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 Natural Stone Mechanic (Machine Processing 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 Natural Stone Mechanic (Machine Processing 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 Natural Stone Mechanic (Machine Processing Technology) Ausbildung?

Interest in manual work and natural materials; Technical understanding and spatial imagination; Diligence and precision in work; Physical resilience (handling heavy stones).

Where can I find open Natural Stone Mechanic (Machine Processing Technology) Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Natural Stone Mechanic (Machine Processing 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.