As a metal-cutting fitter your speciality lies very much in the precision processing of round and cylindrical parts.

 

Field of activity

• You work on machine tools in the metal-cutting fabrication field and produce component parts for technical products
• Depending on the application field – and in individual component or batch production – you rig lathes, milling machines and grinders. Moreover, you operate them and check on the results obtained.
• In preparing operations you read, modify and optimise e.g. CNC programmes.
• That is why we train you in the many and varied techniques of turning and other operations associated with metal material cutting

Career prospects after successful training:

• CNC specialist
• Industry foreman
• State-accredited technician
• Technical business administrator

Requirements

School-leaving qualification:
advanced technical college certificate ("Fachoberschulreife") as a minimum

Level of education:
An in-depth knowledge of the following school subjects provides the requirements for successful training:

• Physics
• Metalwork/technical matters
• Mathematics

Inclinations and interests:

• A leaning towards dealing with technical equipment, machinery and systems (e.g. CNC-controlled milling, turning, drilling and grinding machines)
• Interest in technical aspects
• A leaning towards work of the inspecting and checking variety (performing manufacturing checks e.g. examining the fitting accuracy of drill holes, checking on surface qualities)
• A leaning towards practical, hands-on work (clamping work pieces, commissioning machines)
• Preference for dealing with metal (making precision components from metal)