materials tester
(m/f/d)
Plastics Technology
To ensure product quality, materials testers examine plastics and intermediate products for their composition, structure, and properties. Materials testers know how materials should behave depending on the stress they are subjected to. They take samples, conduct chemical, physical, and technical tests, and document the results. They work with state-of-the-art technology and innovative processes.
To put it simply: They are the modern-day detectives. "CSI" goes on the hunt for criminals, and in the same meticulous way, a materials tester investigates the behavior of certain materials under specific conditions and finds solutions for consistently processing materials well to meet our high customer demands.
Training content
Training duration 3 ½ years
Basics of testing procedures
Planning, structure, procedure, evaluation and documentation of tests
Determining and evaluating the properties of plastics
Differentiating and applying processing methods for plastics
Analyzing error causes
Who is the apprenticeship at APINEX suitable for?
Applicants should…
have a good school leaving certificate
Enjoy mathematics, physics, chemistry and technology
enjoy working in a team
work carefully and responsibly
be ambitious, willing to learn and perform, and able to accept criticism
be able to withstand a certain amount of pressure.
IHK Rhein-Neckar – interview with commercial and technical trainees
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What could my career path at APINEX look like?
Vocational training is the first step into professional life. One thing is clear: no one has to do the same job their entire life. Quite the opposite: Especially in medium-sized companies, there are countless opportunities for professional development. As an industrial clerk in a medium-sized company, you work across departments, gaining an overview of the entire company.
If you demonstrate to your team and superiors your potential, your willingness to learn and perform, your ability to accept criticism, your team spirit, and your loyalty to our company, then the door will be wide open for a successful career. But never forget: Everything takes time! You'll surely remember from your physics class: Performance is work per unit of time. Your performance can only be good if you consistently deliver good work.