Vocational Training: Construction Mechanic – Equipment Technology (d/m/w)
A 3.5-year vocational training programme in metalworking and equipment technology at a leading particle accelerator facility.
Best for:Highly motivated school leavers with strong technical interest and practical manual skills looking for a career in mechanical engineering.
Overview
The GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt offers a comprehensive 3.5-year vocational training programme for construction mechanics specializing in equipment technology. Trainees will work within the facility's machine shop, contributing to the construction of accelerator and experimental components for the international FAIR project. The role involves hands-on metalworking, assembly, and prototype development in a world-class scientific environment. Applicants are expected to demonstrate technical aptitude, reliability, and a strong interest in mechanical engineering processes.
What you'll do
- Plan and execute work orders based on technical drawings and parts lists.
- Select appropriate manufacturing processes and materials for specific tasks.
- Perform assembly work according to maintenance schedules and document results.
- Fabricate individual components and prototypes using various materials.
- Manufacture and install railings, assemblies, systems, and piping.
- Maintain and repair locking systems and technical apparatus.
Requirements
Degree required: Qualified secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or higher.
Language: German (fluent proficiency required for training and documentation).
Instruction: German
- Strong technical understanding and mechanical aptitude.
- Good academic performance in Mathematics, Physics, and German.
- Manual dexterity and ability to grasp functional relationships.
- Reliability, sense of responsibility, and team-oriented mindset.
- Flexibility and initiative.
- Must hold at least a qualified secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18
Submit your complete application documents in PDF format, including the reference number 26.08-AUS-8120, via the online application portal or by email to the specified address. An aptitude test for shortlisted candidates is scheduled for October 23, 2026.
- CV
- Cover letter
- School transcripts
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