Ausbildung career
Process Technologist Metal – Steel Forming Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Verfahrenstechnologe/-technologin Metall - Stahlumformung
Process Technologist Metal - Steel Forming is a 3.5-year recognized vocational training program in the industrial sector. You will learn how to shape metals, especially steel, into desired forms using various processes like rolling, forging, or pressing. This profession is ideal for technically inclined individuals who enjoy working with machinery and achieving precise results.
What you do
- Operating and monitoring metal forming machines (e.g., presses, rolling mills)
- Setting up and adjusting production lines and equipment
- Performing quality control on manufactured products and measuring dimensions
- Carrying out maintenance and minor repairs on machinery
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings and production plans
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards
- Documenting production processes and results
Requirements
- Good understanding of physics and technical concepts
- Manual dexterity and interest in technology
- Meticulous and precise way of working
- Teamwork skills and willingness to communicate
- Sense of responsibility and reliability
- Often a secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss)
Career prospects
- 1Further training to become an Industrial Master (Industriemeister Metall)
- 2Advanced training to become a Technician (e.g., specializing in Metal Technology)
- 3Specialization in specific forming processes or quality assurance
- 4Advancement to team or shift leader
- 5University studies in related engineering fields (with appropriate higher education entrance qualification)
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Process Technologist Metal – Steel Forming Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Process Technologist Metal – Steel Forming Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Process Technologist Metal – Steel Forming Ausbildung?
Good understanding of physics and technical concepts; Manual dexterity and interest in technology; Meticulous and precise way of working; Teamwork skills and willingness to communicate.
Where can I find open Process Technologist Metal – Steel Forming Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Process Technologist Metal – Steel Forming
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.