Process mechanics for plastics and rubber technology specializing in moulded parts are specialists who deal with the production of moulded parts made of plastics and elastomers.

The following training content is taught during the three-year dual training program:

- Selection and preparation of plastics and rubbers

- Operation and monitoring of machines and systems for plastics and rubber processing

- Production of molded parts according to technical drawings

- Carrying out quality controls

- Maintenance and servicing of production facilities

Vocational school: Vocational schools in Gelnhausen

Requirements: Ideally, you should have a secondary school leaving certificate for this apprenticeship. Important skills and interests for this profession include scientific knowledge, technical understanding, manual dexterity, physical fitness as well as care and accuracy.

Further training opportunities: After the apprenticeship, there are numerous opportunities for further training, for example technician, master craftsman or industrial foreman.

Employment: Further cooperation will already be established during the apprenticeship. If you perform well, there is the possibility of being taken on after the apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship pay:

1st year € 1,083.00

2nd year € 1,148.00

3rd year € 1,236.00

4th year € 1,282.00