Apprenticeship options at Möhling: Tools Mechanic

Tool mechanics manufacture punching/stamping tools, bending devices, casting moulds or injection moulds for industrial serial production. They perform metalworking operations using a variety of different techniques (such as drilling, milling, hammering) and machines (including CNC machines). In doing so, they meticulously adhere to the dimensions specified in the relevant technical drawing. In order to ensure dimensional workpiece accuracy to narrow tolerances in the micrometre range, they employ high-precision measuring and inspection equipment. Apart from traditional manual working methods, they use CNC machine tools which they can also programme. They assemble individual parts into full-fledged tools and check them for proper functioning. Furthermore, they perform maintenance and repair work on damaged tool components.

Range of tasks and responsibilities (examples)	Manufacture of jigs, fixtures and tools Performance of preventive maintenance, repair and modification/conversion work on tools and dies/moulds Operation of CNC machinery Preparation of CAM software for CNC machines Sawing, grinding, turning, screwing, clamping, riveting, gluing and soldering/brazing Verification of the dimensional compliance of workpieces
Apprenticeship period	3.5 years
The apprenticeship programme in a nutshell	During the first months of your apprenticeship, you will acquire basic knowledge and skills in the field of metallography outside the firm. In our Toolmaking department, you will manufacture individual parts and sub-assemblies which you will then fit together to form tools. Also, you will perform preventive or corrective maintenance work on tools, or you will modify/convert them, as the need may be. Furthermore, you will conduct quality checks (with a focus on dimensional accuracy, hardness and surface properties). In our Development department, you will gain insight into handling customer enquiries. In our Engineering design department, you will learn how to engineer tool components with the help of technical drawing programmes. In our Production department, you will be involved in the manufacture of connection elements, in the setting up of machines as well as in all aspects of quality monitoring.
Minimum school-leaving qualification	Above-average intermediate secondary school diploma (“Realschulabschluss”)
Personal strengths	Sound knowledge of maths and physics Independent/self-directed working style Team working skills Manual skills Handicraft skills and technological knowledge

Are you interested in applying for any of the apprenticeships posted here? Then please send your written application to:

Möhling GmbH & Co. KG
Personalabteilung
Altenaer Straße 49
D-58762 Altena

Or send Email to: jobs@moehling.com