Industrial mechanics organize and control production processes and ensure that production facilities are ready for operation. They build machines and complete production lines, install them and put them into operation at customers’ sites. The maintenance and repair of the systems is just as much a part of this as the training of machine operators.
Details of the training
Here you can find out everything about the exciting and varied training to become an industrial mechanic. This qualified apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to learn technical skills and work in a dynamic work environment. The apprenticeship usually lasts 3.5 years and is divided into different apprenticeship years:
1st year of apprenticeship: Basics of mechanics
In the first year, trainees learn the basic skills and knowledge that are essential for the profession of industrial mechanic. This includes operating machines, working with different materials and learning technical drawings. The focus is on workplace safety and basic metalworking. Team-building measures also promote cohesion and cooperation in the group.
2nd year of apprenticeship: Deepening of skills
In the second year of training, the trainees deepen their knowledge and practical skills. They work on more complex tasks, such as assembling machines and learning control technology. This apprenticeship year will also see the IHK final exam part 1, which will check your level of knowledge and be included in the final exam part 2 (in the 4th year of apprenticeship). In addition, maintenance and repair of machines are covered. Team-building projects strengthen the sense of community and communication within the team.
3rd year of apprenticeship: specialization and projects
In the third year, trainees have the opportunity to focus on specific areas, such as quality assurance, design technology or automation technology. Particularly exciting are the assembly assignments at home and abroad, in which the trainees set up machine lines together with an experienced fitter. Practical projects and the use of state-of-the-art technologies are also in focus.
4th year of apprenticeship: Graduation and preparation for professional life
In the last year of their apprenticeship, the trainees prepare intensively for their final exams. This includes both practical and theoretical examinations (IHK final examination part 2).
Apply for a school internship as an industrial mechanic
Discover the fascinating world of technology and mechanics! In our school internship for the apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic, you have the unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive insight into this versatile profession.
Gain practical experience
During the internship, you will get to know how to use different tools and machines. You’ll:
- Filing: Prove your dexterity and work on materials precisely.
- Scribing: Precisely define geometries to ensure clean and accurate work.
- Punch: Set points for holes and thus create the basis for precise production.
- Drilling: Making holes in different materials and learning how drills work.
- Turning and milling: Working on lathes and milling machines and discovering the art of metalworking.
A day in a team with skilled workers
A special highlight of the internship is the day when you work with experienced skilled workers in a department. Here you have the opportunity to experience everyday working life up close, ask questions and gain valuable insights into the daily challenges and successes of an industrial mechanic. This getting to know each other not only promotes your understanding of the profession, but also teamwork and communication in the company.
Your entry into an exciting career
This internship is the perfect step to find out if the profession of industrial mechanic suits you. It offers you the chance to learn practical skills and familiarize yourself with the varied activities in industry.
