Ausbildung career
Industrial Assistant for Jewelry and Watches Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Werkgehilfe/-gehilfin - Schmuckwarenindustrie, Taschen- und Armbanduhren
The vocational training as an Industrial Assistant in the Jewelry, Pocket, and Wristwatch Industry is a recognized three-year program in the industrial sector. You will learn how to manufacture, process, and assemble jewelry pieces and watch cases, and perform quality assurance measures.
What you do
- Prepare and process materials (e.g., metals, gemstones)
- Manufacture individual parts for jewelry and watches (e.g., milling, grinding)
- Assemble watch cases and jewelry pieces
- Perform surface treatments (e.g., polishing, engraving)
- Conduct quality checks of manufactured products
- Operate, set up, and maintain machines
- Maintain tools and fixtures
Requirements
- At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
- Strong manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Technical understanding and interest in mechanics
- Diligence, precision, and attention to detail
- Reliability and ability to work in a team
- Good eyesight and color perception
- Spatial imagination
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in specific manufacturing areas (e.g., watchmaking)
- 2Further training to become an Industrial Master (Industriemeister) or Technician
- 3Taking on leadership roles in production or quality assurance
- 4Self-employment with one's own studio or workshop
- 5Advanced training to become a state-certified designer for jewelry and equipment
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 Industrial Assistant for Jewelry and Watches Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 800 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 Industrial Assistant for Jewelry and Watches Ausbildung?
Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Industrial Assistant for Jewelry and Watches Ausbildung?
At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss); Strong manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Technical understanding and interest in mechanics; Diligence, precision, and attention to detail.
Where can I find open Industrial Assistant for Jewelry and Watches Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Industrial Assistant for Jewelry and Watches
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.