Apprenticeship as Toolmaker in stamping and forming technology

Toolmaker in stamping and forming technology (M/F/D)

As a Toolmaker Punching and Forming Technology, you manufacture punching tools and bending devices for our production and repair and maintain them.

There are different tools for different products, often weighing many tons. These are clamped into the machines. Extreme precision is essential in this process.

As a toolmaker for stamping and forming technology, you process metals by drilling, milling, turning, grinding or filing, among other things. In doing so, you adhere precisely to the dimensions specified in the technical drawings. You use measuring and testing equipment to check the workpieces down to thousandths of a millimeter. You also work with computer-controlled machine tools, which you program yourself. You assemble individual parts into complete tools and test them for correct function. You also maintain and repair damaged or worn tools.

Training as a toolmaker for stamping and forming technology (M/F/D) takes 3.5 years.

Production of components and assemblies
Maintenance and repair of stamping and forming tools
Optimization of existing tools and equipment
Programming of computer-controlled machine tools
Participation in the production of prototype tools
Metalworking according to drawings in the range of thousandths of a millimeter

Good secondary school diploma, secondary modern school diploma or vocational school diploma
Skilled craftsmanship
Good spatial awareness
Good comprehension
Ability to work in a team and flexibility
Good knowledge of mathematics and physics
Interest in and understanding of technical/functional interrelationships
High level of commitment and willingness to learn