Apprenticeship as a Plastics Processing Technician

Your apprenticeship as a Plastics Processing Technician is quite similar to that of a Plastics Technician. However, they differ in duration—this one lasts 3 years instead of 4—and in the in-depth focus of the training content. In addition to producing our sustainable reusable solutions, the focus of the apprenticeship as a Plastics Processing Technician is also on the processing and shaping of plastics. After production, you will inspect the products and fix any production errors if necessary.

Professional Profile

• Understanding of product drawings and technical documentation
• Selection and preparation of plastics
• Technical processing of plastics
• Manufacture of products from plastics

Requirements

Are you interested in the proper handling of plastics and want to join us in pursuing reusable solutions? As a Plastics Processing Technician, you will learn a lot about plastics and how to process them using high-tech methods. If you are hands-on, flexible, and excited about working with large machines, then you are in the right place with us!

Facts

Your apprentice salary

Above-average pay according to the chemical industry collective agreement (as of 05/2024)

Reasons to choose your apprenticeship at FRIES

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