Machining Technician
If you’re interested in state-of-the-art machinery and enjoy seeing a finished product at the end of the day, then a career as a machinist might be just right for you.
What does a machinist do?
As a machining technician, you manufacture precision parts for our high-tech machines and ensure that the components fit perfectly in our machines so that they function reliably.
The machine tools you work on as a machining technician are often computer-controlled. In that case, you must plan the necessary steps, write a program, and enter the data into the machine’s memory. Next, the workpieces are secured and the machine is started up. With speeds of up to 12,000 revolutions per minute, the machines operate at quite a pace. During production, you always check whether dimensions and surfaces meet specifications.
If the machine tool is conventionally controlled, you trigger all necessary control commands yourself by precisely adjusting the machine. In addition to a high degree of manual dexterity, as a machining technician you also need a sharp mind, as you must accurately calculate cause and effect when machining metal and plastic. In addition to machining the workpieces, you also perform inspection tasks and carry out maintenance work on the machines.
We’ve put together some information here to help you determine whether the industrial clerk apprenticeship is the right fit for you and whether you meet the necessary requirements.
Ines Schlömer - Human Resources Department
During the three-and-a-half-year training program, you’ll attend vocational school in block sessions, meaning you’ll spend several consecutive weeks solely at school, where you’ll learn the theoretical subjects.
After that, you’ll spend a few weeks back at the company, learning the practical aspects of the trade in the training workshop and through projects with colleagues.
As mentioned, you should have manual dexterity, good spatial awareness, and an interest in mechanics.
The prerequisites for the program are at least a Type 10B secondary school diploma and good grades in math, German, and physics.
All applicants first receive a confirmation of receipt of their documents. After a preliminary selection based on the information in the applications, we invite suitable candidates to an initial in-person interview with the trainers and the HR department.
This is followed by another appointment during which the company is introduced, including a tour of the facilities. For technical trades, you’ll also get to know the training workshop. If you’re still certain you want to start your apprenticeship at Schütte and we are too, you’ll receive a confirmation and the corresponding apprenticeship contract very shortly.
That always depends on the specific apprenticeship. For all of them, however, you should have good grades and be open to new things; team spirit and commitment are also required.
Depending on the apprenticeship program, it lasts 3–3.5 years. For the industrial clerk program, the duration can be shortened from 3 to 2.5 years with the appropriate high school diploma.
The training allowance is governed by the IG Metall collective bargaining agreement. Of course, salary plays a major role. So don’t hesitate to ask about it.
Training always begins in September. You should apply about a year in advance.
For sustainability reasons, we now only accept applications via email.
We have a specific number of openings available in each training program every year. These are always listed on our website. If no openings are listed there, it means we have already filled all positions.
In that case, we can consider a speculative application for the coming year at the earliest.
If you’ve received an invitation to an interview, you should research Schütte and the training program you’re interested in beforehand. You’ll find everything you need to know on our website.
Think about your strengths and weaknesses and the reason behind your career choice. A tip from us: Practice the interview with your parents or friends. It might feel a bit awkward, but it helps.
If you’ve received an invitation to an interview, it means we’ve already liked your profile. So you’ve cleared the first hurdle. If you’ve prepared well, there’s no reason to be nervous. Just be yourself.
We want to get to know you better during the interview, and you should take advantage of this opportunity too. After all, we both need to be sure that both the training program and we as an employer are a good fit for you. So you should also use this chance to ask us anything that interests you.
We try to support you as best we can right from the application stage. If you still have questions, you can always send us an email at: personal@schuette.de or feel free to call us. We look forward to hearing from you.