Be part of the development of technologies for industry, medicine, and science. Working on complex machines and precision devices requires a great deal of precision and enthusiasm for technology as well as maximum concentration. If you enjoy working with technology, this job is just right for you.
During your training as an industrial mechanic at the Fraunhofer IOF and the Jenaer Bildungszentrum (JBZ), you will receive in-depth basic training with a specialization in precision engineering until you complete the final examination part 1 (approx. 1.5 years). Right from the start, you will work on modern machines such as CNC lathes and milling machines. Of course, you will always have a dedicated contact person at your side. You will be introduced to your tasks and activities step by step and then become increasingly independent in your work.
Together with your team, you will manufacture unique assemblies which will be produced especially and individually for your and your colleagues’ projects and research tasks.
You are highly interested in and enthusiastic for machines and coding? You like to puzzle over home devices, bicycles, or motorcycles? You are curious about the technological progress and want to participate in assembling novel devices for Optics and the various other applications of light? These are some good conditions for your professional training.
Overview:
During the 3.5 years of your professional training, two training fields are rotated. Under certain conditions (good performance in the theoretical and practical part of the training), the duration of the professional training can be reduced to 3 years.
The dual training for Industrial Mechanics consists of two basic parts:
The longstanding collaboration between the Fraunhofer IOF and the Jenaer Bildungszentrum guarantees an excellent professional basic training for you.
You will receive a monthly training allowance and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for trainees in the public sector (TVAöD).
Apart from that, you will receive a fixed grant for learning material. If your relatives live far away, we will also reimburse you once a month for trips home to the place of residence of your parents, legal guardians or spouse or civil partner (only applies to registered civil partnerships). The travel costs will also be reimbursed if the vocational school and the training center (institute) are located in different municipalities (for more details, see §§10, 11 in the collective agreement for public service trainees).
If you decide to do your professional training at our institute, you directly profit from the high quality of your training. As an Industrial Mechanic with the specialization in precision engineering, you will be introduced to:
In addition to that, you will get the opportunity to gain insight in the research departments at Fraunhofer IOF and to participate in pioneering projects.
Once your professional training has been completed, we are interested in a long-term collaboration with you. Trainees who pass their training successfully will receive a graduation bonus as a one-time payment.
You will complete your training at Fraunhofer IOF as a trained Industrial Mechanic with the specialization Precision Engineering.
If you opt for further training, you can continue your career as an industrial foreman or as a technician.
After completing their training as an Industrial Mechanic, high school graduates can go on to study machine engineering or construction.
If we have convinced you to train to become an Industrial Mechanic at Fraunhofer IOF Jena, we look forward to receiving your application via our applicant portal at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
You need to register once, and you can hand in your application via the interface on the website. Your application should include a CV, your school graduation certificate, a motivational letter, and certificates from internships etc. If applicable, you can also include certificates of letters of recommendation from your teachers. You can also add letters issued to you by those responsible for your extracurricular activities such as club work, voluntary work or initial work experience to your documents.
You have questions concerning the application or the open positions? Get in touch with us – we are looking forward to hearing from you!
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF
