MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (M/F/X)
All systems go!
Set up, retool, operate, monitor, maintain – working with our production machinery requires your full mental and physical attention at all times. You'll be working at the interface between humans and machines, orchestrating the smooth flow of materials while maintaining exceptional production quality. Your enthusiasm for machine technology will help you carefully monitor all processes, ensuring operations run seamlessly.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR APPRENTICESHIP:
- Duration: 2 years
- You will spend one and a half days a week at the vocational school in Offenburg, where the theoretical part of your training will take place
- A three-month foundational training course in metalworking, specialised technical instruction and thorough exam preparation
- You will learn how to operate machinery professionally, carry out maintenance tasks, quickly identify faults and effectively resolve them
- You will carry out in-depth projects both individually and as part of a group
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE ROLE:
- Logical reasoning skills and manual dexterity in hands-on work
- An interest in operating machinery
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work well in a team
- Flexibility, a strong sense of responsibility, and a diligent attitude
- Good secondary school qualifications or a certificate from a vocational school specialising in metal technology
WHAT MEIKO OFFERS:
- A personalised rotation plan that takes you through different departments
- Fascinating insights into day-to-day operations
- The chance to manage your own projects
- Capital accumulation benefits plus collectively agreed holiday and Christmas bonuses
- Professional development opportunities
- Varied role with diverse responsibilities
- 38.5-hour working week and 30 days of annual leave
Find out more here.
Together we will discover your personal and professional strengths and develop them further. On this path, respectful and reliable interaction is the cornerstone at MEIKO in order to create quality as a strong team. Always innovative and always sustainable. I'm Daniel Pabst and I look forward to meeting you.
Daniel Pabst,
Mechanics trainer
HOW YOUR CAREER CAN PROGRESS:
If you’re keen to continue down this path after completing your apprenticeship, there are plenty of options available.
You could obtain further qualifications as a technician, industrial mechanic or technical specialist.