What is a Verfahrensmechaniker/in für Kunststoff- und Kautschuktechnik?
A Verfahrensmechaniker/in für Kunststoff- und Kautschuktechnik is a skilled worker specialised in the industrial production of plastic and rubber products using modern machinery and processes, such as injection moulding, blow moulding and extrusion.
Typical products include automotive components, packaging, pipes, medical devices and technical parts.
Dual vocational training (Ausbildung) with a duration of 3 years
Combination of:
Practical training in companies producing plastic and rubber parts
Theoretical lessons at a vocational school (Berufsschule)
Completion with an official final exam recognised by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)
Preparing production machines, lines and moulds/tools
Adjusting settings such as temperature, pressure and cycle times
Starting and monitoring automated production processes
Supervising continuous production on the line
Carrying out visual and measurement checks on produced parts
Ensuring that products meet quality standards and customer specifications
Performing routine maintenance on machines and equipment
Identifying and rectifying technical faults as quickly as possible
Cooperating with maintenance and engineering teams for major repairs
Preparing raw materials such as plastic or rubber granulates
Mixing materials and adding additives (e.g. colourants, stabilisers)
Ensuring that the correct material batch is used for each job
Recording process parameters, material batches and test results
Carrying out or supporting detailed quality tests on finished products
Complying with in-house quality guidelines and standards (e.g. ISO)
Plastic and rubber manufacturing companies
Automotive suppliers producing plastic components
Producers of technical and medical plastic parts
Packaging and container industries
Manufacturers of plastic components for electronic devices and household appliances
Strong technical and mechanical skills
High accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and process plans
Analytical thinking for quality control and process optimisation
Willingness to perform physical work and sometimes shift work
Promotion to shift supervisor, team leader or production manager
Further qualification as Industriemeister/in Kunststoff und Kautschuk (industrial master in plastics and rubber)
Further studies in mechanical engineering, plastics technology or materials engineering
Specialisation in quality management, process development or production engineering
Working in vocational training, teaching and mentoring new technicians
| Verfahrensmechaniker/in für Kunststoff- und Kautschuktechnik | Industriemechaniker/in | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Operating processes to produce plastic and rubber products | Maintenance, assembly and repair of industrial machinery and equipment |
| Work environment | Plastic and rubber factories, automotive suppliers, packaging industries | All kinds of industrial plants and engineering workshops |
| Typical tasks | Setting up and running moulding/extrusion machines, process and quality control | Installing, servicing, troubleshooting and repairing machines |
The profession of Verfahrensmechaniker/in für Kunststoff- und Kautschuktechnik places you at the heart of modern industrial manufacturing:
You play a key role in producing components that are essential for everyday life and high-tech applications.
The job offers stable, high-demand employment opportunities across Germany.
It opens up various career paths, from technical specialisation to management or training roles.
The work combines hands-on machine operation, modern process technology and strict quality assurance.
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