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Toy Maker / Toy Manufacturer Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Spielzeughersteller/in

A Toy Maker is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in the toy industry. You will learn to design, manufacture, and, if necessary, repair toys from concept to completion. This profession combines creativity with manual dexterity.

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What you do

  • Designing and sketching toy models according to specifications or own ideas
  • Selecting and processing various materials such as wood, plastic, metal, or textiles
  • Cutting, shaping, assembling, and joining individual parts
  • Painting, decorating, and refining toy surfaces
  • Performing quality controls and safety tests for the products
  • Maintaining and repairing toys, as well as the machines and tools used
  • Operating hand tools and machines for production

Requirements

  • At least a good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate secondary school certificate (Realschulabschluss)
  • Manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Creativity and spatial reasoning
  • Meticulous and precise way of working
  • Interest in various materials and their processing
  • Ability to work in a team and willingness to communicate
  • Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics is an advantage

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific types of toys or manufacturing techniques
  2. 2Further training to become an Industrial Master (specializing in toys)
  3. 3Advancement to leadership positions in production or quality assurance
  4. 4Self-employment with your own toy workshop or manufactory
  5. 5Studying product design or toy design (with appropriate university entrance qualification)

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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 Toy Maker / Toy Manufacturer 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 Toy Maker / Toy Manufacturer Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Toy Maker / Toy Manufacturer Ausbildung?

At least a good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate secondary school certificate (Realschulabschluss); Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Creativity and spatial reasoning; Meticulous and precise way of working.

Where can I find open Toy Maker / Toy Manufacturer Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Toy Maker / Toy Manufacturer

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.