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Wood Turner (Ivory Carver) – Turning Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Drechsler/in (Elfenbeinschnitzer/in) - Drechseln

The apprenticeship as a Wood Turner (specializing in Turning) is a 3-year recognized craft profession. You will learn how to produce and process various objects from wood and other materials, traditionally including ivory, by turning them on a lathe. This profession requires manual dexterity and precision.

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What you do

  • Selecting and preparing wood and other materials
  • Operating and setting up lathes and other tools
  • Producing turned workpieces according to technical drawings or samples
  • Surface finishing by sanding, polishing, and lacquering
  • Maintenance and care of machines and tools
  • Quality control of manufactured products
  • Advising customers on individual orders

Requirements

  • Good manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Technical understanding and spatial imagination
  • Diligence and precision in work
  • Creativity and sense of form for design
  • Willingness to work independently and in a team
  • Good knowledge of mathematics and physics is an advantage
  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in turning workshops, furniture manufacturers, or restoration companies
  2. 2Specialization in specific materials or techniques
  3. 3Further training to become a Master Turner (Drechslermeister/in)
  4. 4University studies in product design or wood technology
  5. 5Self-employment with one's own workshop

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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 Wood Turner (Ivory Carver) – Turning 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 Wood Turner (Ivory Carver) – Turning Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Wood Turner (Ivory Carver) – Turning Ausbildung?

Good manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Technical understanding and spatial imagination; Diligence and precision in work; Creativity and sense of form for design.

Where can I find open Wood Turner (Ivory Carver) – Turning Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Wood Turner (Ivory Carver) – Turning

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.