NB/03 · TRAINING
Ausbildung · 3.5 years
Vocational training: Mechanical engineering and mechatronics
The backbone of German industry. High starting pay, stable contracts, and many large companies hire trainees directly once they qualify.
Official German occupation title: Industriemechaniker/in · Mechatroniker/in
An allowance that rises every year
- Year 1€1,100per month, gross
- Year 2€1,180per month, gross
- Year 3€1,280per month, gross
After qualifying: €2,900 – €3,600/monthIndicative range for the field, excluding shift allowances and bonuses.
What you will learn
- Reading technical drawings and tolerances
- Machining: turning, milling, welding
- Installing and maintaining production machinery
- Pneumatic, hydraulic and PLC control systems
Where you can work
- Mechanical engineering, automotive and equipment plants
- Production line maintenance
- Machine installation companies
Who this trade suits
- Good with your hands, technically minded
- Strong in maths and physics
Where to go next
Continue to Techniker or Meister level, or study engineering at a university of applied sciences.