Industrial mechanic (f/m/d)

For an apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic, you must meet the following requirements:

-    You have at least a qualifying secondary school diploma
-    You successfully participate in the hiring test of the city of Erlangen in September of the year preceding the hiring year

In addition, understanding technical contexts should be easy for you. You succeed in assembling equipment smoothly thanks to your manual dexterity. You have good hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. In school you have already been interested in subjects such as physics and mathematics. You approach your work conscientiously and prudently in order to avoid mistakes and accidents. In dealing with your colleagues, you demonstrate your ability to work as part of a team.

Industrial mechanic is a recognized profession according to the Vocational Training Act (BBiG). The dual training program at the City of Erlangen lasts 3.5 years. It is divided into theoretical training at the vocational school and practical training at the drainage company of the city of Erlangen.

In addition, the training is supplemented by inter-company courses and additional courses, for example, at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) with various topics.

In the event of particularly good performance, the training can be shortened by six months.

Specialized theoretical training
Theoretical training takes place in the form of block lessons at the State Vocational School Center Herzogenaurach. Here you will learn subject-specific content and build the theoretical foundation for your practical work. The specialized instruction is predominantly organized in modules, so that the learning fields are taught one after the other.

In the course of your training, you can expect the following modules, among others:
-    Production engineering
-    Automation engineering
-    Construction elements
-    Maintenance

Before the end of the second year of training, you will take the first part of your final examination. This includes a technical task and a technical discussion as well as written examination tasks.

At the end of the training, the second part of the final examination follows. This consists of several components. The practical examination is an operational assignment or a supraregional practical task, which is followed by a technical discussion. In addition, there is the order and function analysis, in which existing problems are to be identified and solved. Production engineering involves planning and executing the manufacture of technical systems. The last module is the subject of economics and social studies, in which the connections between the world of work and the economy are examined.

Further information can be found on the homepage of the vocational school in Herzogenaurach.

Practical training
The practical part of your training will mainly take place at the drainage company of the city of Erlangen. During your training, you will be introduced to the various fields of activity and systematically familiarized with the contents of the job. Here you will have the opportunity to practically apply, consolidate and deepen what you have learned at the vocational school.

You will learn, for example, how work plans and technical drawings are created and evaluated, and you will be able to put this knowledge into practice when manufacturing components. You will also be involved in the installation of assemblies and technical systems around the wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations and stormwater overflow basins as part of your practical tasks. In addition to installation, the maintenance and repair of machines and systems is also an important area of responsibility as an industrial mechanic, which you will be introduced to during your practical training. During your theoretical training, you will also be immersed in areas of electrical engineering, which will enable you to analyze circuit diagrams and rectify minor faults in practice.

During your practical training, you will be supervised by competent instructors who will give you an insight into the various tasks and everyday life as an industrial mechanic and will also gradually give you the opportunity to take on these tasks independently.

A healthy feedback culture is emphasized at the City of Erlangen: You will receive feedback on strengths and weaknesses so that you always know how you can actively develop further in order to expand and enhance your skills.

During your training you will receive a monthly training allowance (gross)

• in the 1st year in the amount of 1,068.26 €
• in the 2nd year in the amount of 1,118.20 €
• in the 3rd year in the amount of 1,164.02 €
• . Year in the amount of 1,164.02 €
• in the 4th year in the amount of 1,227.59 €

The training allowance is based on the collective agreement for trainees in the public service (TVAöD).

In addition, as a trainee*r of the City of Erlangen, you are entitled to capital-forming benefits in the amount of € 13.29 per month and a special annual payment ("Christmas bonus").

After successful completion of the final examination, you can also expect a graduation bonus in the amount of € 400.

After the training, the remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD). The grouping and thus also the remuneration take place according to the activity, which is taken over. The performance principle applies. The law therefore provides for certain grouping criteria. If an employee has a position and fulfills all job characteristics, the classification is made according to the previously determined job evaluation.

The starting salary is currently € 2,683.45 (gross) in the regular pay group EG 6, level 1.

In addition, you will also receive capital-forming benefits and a special payment (Christmas bonus). In addition, you can expect regular salary increases and performance-related steps.

(As of April 1, 2022)

As part of the training, all fees are paid by the City of Erlangen.

For inter-company training courses that take place outside the drainage company, you will also be reimbursed for travel expenses. In the case of an overnight training course, the City of Erlangen will cover the costs of room and board.

Working materials such as books or work and protective clothing will also be covered by the City of Erlangen. In addition, you will receive a subsidy of €50 for learning materials in each training year.

You will be employed in the drainage plant, where you will have your service base in the workshop together with your colleagues. As an industrial mechanic, you will also do a lot of outdoor work, for example inspecting and maintaining outdoor facilities.

Training represents the first step in continuous personnel development. For further professional qualification, a versatile and high-quality advanced training program is offered. The aim of these qualifications is to keep your knowledge up to date so that you can perform your tasks in a goal-oriented and successful manner and expand your personal skills.

As a skilled worker, you have access to job-specific further training and can acquire additional skills such as certified fastening technician, forklift, construction machine and crane operator or, for example, the BE driving license class.

Extensive professional development and promotion opportunities are open to employees. In the medium term, you will have the opportunity to train as a master craftsman/technician.

All the social benefits that the Erlangen city administration offers its employees* naturally also apply to our junior staff.

Whoever regularly travels to work by public transport receives a travel allowance.
For trips by public transport, it is possible to purchase the "365-day ticket" during training, which is also subsidized by the city of Erlangen.

As part of the company health management, regular sports courses and other health-promoting offers are held in which you can participate.

The number of apprentices in the industrial-technical sector is based on the expected personnel requirements. The city of Erlangen offers capable junior staff a takeover guarantee.