• Drawing and reading of drawings
  • Processing workpieces out of different materials with machine tools and hand-held tools
  • Programming of numerical controlled machine tools
  • Manufacturing, assembling, testing and adjusting assemblies
  • Manufacture and repair of devices as well as
  • Checking and evaluating work results
  • Basics of control technology such as pneumatics and hydraulics
  • At least qualification of vocational maturity

Personal requirements:

  • Craftsmanship
    • Industrial mechanics often work with precise tools and must be able to work carefully and accurately.
  • Technical understanding
    • A good understanding of technical interrelationships and processes is important, as the work often involves complex machines and tools.
  • Mathematics skills
    • Basic knowledge of mathematics is required to calculate dimensions and understand technical drawings.
  • Creativity and problem-solving skills
    • Individual solutions often have to be found for specific problems.
  • Diligence and accuracy
    • As this is precise work, a high degree of accuracy and diligence is essential.

These personal requirements help to ensure that trainees are successful during their training as Industrial Mechanic so that they can later work effectively in their profession.

  • 3,5 years
  • Training usually begins on 01.08.
  • A shortening is possible under certain conditions
  • The working time is 39 hours a week
  • There is an annual vacation entitlement of 30 workdays

since 01.02.2025:

  • 1,236.82 euros in the first year of training
  • 1,290.96 euros in the second year of training
  • 1,340.61 euros in the third year of training
  • 1,409.51 euros in the fourth year of training

Special annual payment on December 1st in the amount of 95% of the vocational training remuneration

Final examination bonus of € 400.00 for successfully passing the final examination on the first attempt

  • Part 1 of the final examination in the 2nd year of training
  • Part 2 of the final examination at the end of training at the IHK Rheinhessen

Berufsbildende Schule 1 (Vocational school)
Am Judensand 12
55122 Mainz

The following knowledge is acquired here:

  • General education subjects: e.g. technical mathematics, technology, technical communication
  • Occupation-specific subjects: e.g. Turned and milled parts, planning and organizing computer-aided manufacturing

The practical training takes place in the workshops of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

Modules are also attended at the Industrial Institute for Teaching and Further Education in Mainz.

Industrial Institute for Teaching and Further Education Mainz
An der Brunnenstube 39
55120 Mainz

Training workshops at the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität:

Institut für Physik
Ausbildungswerkstatt Physik
Fachbereich 08

Interested in an internship?
Contact us directly.

Mr. Wagner and Mr. Kilb
Phone: 06131 39-22280
E-Mail: iphmw-azubi@uni-mainz.de

Institut für Kernphysik
Fachbereich 08

Mr. Walz
Phone: 06131 39-25813

Institut für Physik der Atmosphäre
Fachbereich 08

Mr. Wilhelm
Phone: 06131 39-22378

Department Chemie
Feinmechanische Werkstatt Chemie
Fachbereich 09

Mr. Ruppert
Phone: 06131 39-27566