Production mechanic, textile technology
(m/f/o)
Alfdorf, Germany
Who are we and
what do we offer!
The BERGER GROUP is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of seat belts for cars and has its production facilities in Belgium, Spain, Germany and China.
Production includes all steps from weaving, fixation/dying and cutting. The belt webbing undergoes continuous checks throughout the entire production process in order to achieve the highest standard of quality and safety. Our products are used in all well-known vehicles, the majority of which are manufactured in Europe.
Practical training program in a medium-sized, globally-operating company. Experience of the individual departments in the European production facilities.
Varied tasks and creative development
High planning security thanks to an unlimited employment contract
Flexible working hours
Good working atmosphere
Attractive, performance-related remuneration structures
The success of the Berger Group is due, firstly, to the highly motivated and innovative workforce comprising about 215 people, and secondly, to development work which is permanently oriented towards the needs of the international market.
Who are we
looking for?
As a production mechanic, you come into play when production machinery needs to be set up properly. You are acquainted with the processes in question, understand mechatronic systems and know which threads and textiles are to be used. You have mastered the operation of the machines and are responsible for quality inspection.
Requirements
Are technology and machinery your thing? Then training as a production mechanic in textile technology is perfect for you!
Job description
School-leaving certificate (at least mittlere Reife/GCSE)
Mechanical and technical interest
Min. 18 years old.
Duration
3 years
Careers
If you prove capable, you may progress to become a team or department leader. After training and with suitable professional experience, you can start training to become an industrial foreman in textiles or certified textile technician.
THE TRAINEESHIP IN DETAIL
As a production mechanic, you will work in our mill. Here, the focus is on setting up, controlling, maintaining, monitoring and repairing our machines and plants. Of course, you will need the necessary background knowledge of the structure and properties of textiles and must be able to handle raw, fibrous and auxiliary materials. You will ensure that quality is up to scratch during and after the manufacturing process, allowing the products to be further processed without a problem. As a production mechanic you will control textile manufacturing, determining and checking key characteristics during the production process. This also includes inspecting the various materials and preparing them for further use.
