Vocational training
Career start with the best prospects
A fun job and a state-of-the-art environment in which theory and practice are perfectly combined: an apprenticeship at REICH secures your future.
Apprenticeships
How to become an apprentice?
REICH manufactures and processes precision turned parts and ball bearings. We offer several dual training programs in STEM professions. Certified by the German Chamber of Commerce, we accept a new group of apprentices in our training program on a yearly basis. In 2012, the new training facility and workshop opened its doors offering a spacious and light learning environment equipped with customized tools and machinery.
A dual apprenticeship comprises 3 key elements: training segments at a vocational college, the foundation course at our training facility and specialist training at the respective facility workshop. In other words, the program fully integrates theoretical education, basic practical training and specialist training on the job. Modern facilities and colleagues, who are enthusiastic about their work, look forward to meeting you.
Open training positions
Start in September 2025
- cutting machine operator (m/f/d)
- industrial technician (m/f/d)
- tool mechanik (m/f/d)
- electronic technician for automation technology (m/f/d)
- mechatronics technician (m/f/d)
Job profiles
Ambition, innovation, future
Offering sound training is an integral part of REICH GmbH's philosophy, because education creates quality. Quality in terms of both your professional and personal development. The values that are created open up a future full of opportunities and possibilities for you. As a specialist in a STEM profession at REICH GmbH, you can expect a challenging, varied and responsible field of work.
Machine & equipment operator (m/f/d)
Profile
- basic turning and milling operations
- monitoring of machine systems
Location & duration of training
- 2 years
- training facility in Mellrichstadt
- teaching blocks at the vocational college in Bad Neustadt
Key aspects of training program
Foundation course
- acquisition of skills such as filing, sawing, thread cutting, etc.
- acquisition of knowledge and skills regarding machinery and equipment
Area of work
- toolmaking
- all areas of production
Required skills & interest
- mathematics and physics
Note
Upon successful completion of the mid-course examination, it is possible to join the training program for industrial mechanics.
Cutting machine operator (m/f/d)
Profile
- more advanced turning and milling operations
- setting up and monitoring of machine systems
Location & duration of training
- 3.5 years
- training facility in Mellrichstadt until completion of part I of the examination
- specialized training in the respective department or workshop at the Mellrichstadt facilities until program is completed
- teaching blocks at the vocational college in Bad Neustadt
Key aspects of training program
Foundation course:
- acquisition of skills such as filing, sawing, thread cutting, etc. (same as for machinery & equipment operators)
Training course in machinery tools:
- basics of machining (material removing process) as well as fitting turning lathes and milling machines
- acquisition of more advanced skills in the field of turning and milling
Area of work
Individual production
- turning, millling and grinding (toolmaking)
Mass production
- setting up conventional and CNC-aided turning lathe and grinding machine systems
Required skills & interests
- technical understanding
- very interested in mathematics & physics
Industrial technician (m/f/d)
Profile
- maintenance and repair or fitting of machinery/machine tools
Location & duration of training
- 3.5 years
- training facility in Mellrichstadt
- teaching blocks at the vocational college in Bad Neustadt
Key aspects of training program
- foundation course in metallurgy
- acquisition of skills such as filing, sawing, thread cutting, etc.
Training in machinery tools
- basics of machining (material removing process) as well as fitting turning lathes and milling machines
- maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
Area of work
- Special machine construction: building and developing entire machines and equipment
- Servicing: maintenance and repair of machinery
Required skills & interests
- technical understanding
- manual dexterity
- independent problem-solving skills
Electronics technician (m/f/d)
Profile
- fitting electrical installations
- supporting the commissioning of automation systems
Location & duration of training
- 3.5 years
- training facility in Mellrichstadt
- teaching blocks at the vocational college in in Bad Neustadt a. d. Saale
Key aspects of training program
Foundation course in metallurgy:
- acquisition of skills such as filing, sawing, thread cutting, etc.
- basic knowledge of handling turning lathes and milling machines
- aquisition of knowledge in the field of electronics
- building & repairing control systems
- basic knowledge in commissioning automation systems/functions (programming skills are part of the curriculum)
- working on projects independently
- designing circuit diagrams
Areas of work
- electronics department/special machine construction
- installing & maintaining computerized machinery & equipment for manufacturing
- building & developing entire control systems & programs
- accessing & repairing existing control systems
Required skills & interests
- sense of responsibility
- the ability to work independently
- interested in mathematics and physics
- English language skills or the willingness to learn (reading & comprehension of English technical language, e.g. for reading instructions)
- capacity for distinguishing colors (to identify color-coded electrical wires)
Mechatronics technician (m/f/d)
Profile
- building and installing complex automation systems
- commissioning complex automation systems
- maintenance and repair of handling systems
Location & duration of training
- 3.5 years
- training facility in Mellrichstadt
- teaching blocks at the vocational college in Bad Neustadt a. d. Saale
Key aspects of training program
Foundation course in metallurgy:
- acquisition of skills such as filing, sawing, thread cutting, etc.
Training course in machinery tools:
- basics of machining (material removing process) as well as fitting turning lathes and milling machines
- basic knowledge in commissioning autmation systems
- basic turning and milling operations
Specialist course in electronics:
- foundation course in electronics
- S7 training
- and many more
Specialist course in mechanical egineering:
- foundation course in technical design
- pneumatic training
- electro-pneumatic training
- and many more
Areas of work
- Special machine construction: building & developing complex machines and equipment
- Servicing: repairing handling systems
Required skills & interests
- interested in technical projects
- mathematics and physics: calculus, numerical and spatial reasoning
- intermediate to advanced English language skills
- interested in solving finicky and tricky jobs
- capacity for distinguishing colors
Technical product designer (m/f/d)
Profile
- fabrication of assembly units for automation systems
Location & duration of training
- 3.5 years
- training facility Mellrichstadt
- teaching blocks at the vocational college in Würzburg
Key aspects of the training program
Foundation course in metallurgy:
- acquisition of skills such as filing, sawing, thread cutting, etc. o
Training course CAD:
- foundation course CAD
- advanced training in CAD
Pneumatic training:
- foundation course in pneumatic systems
Other courses:
- training course in single-part drawing
- fabrication of smaller projects, i.e. single parts and smaller assembly units
Area of work
- engineering office (mechanical engineering)
Required skills & interests
- spatial reasoning
- technical understanding
- artistic talent (to draw freehand)
- very interested in mathematics
Material inspector (m/f/d)
Profile
- inspection of the material properties of the parts produced
Location & duration of training
- 3.5 years
- training facility in Mellrichstadt
- teaching blocks at the vocational college in in Selb (Oberfranken)
Key aspects of training program
Foundation course in metallurgy:
- acquisition of skills such as filing, sawing, thread cutting, etc.
- preparing manufactured parts for measurement of physical and chemical properties
- measuring material properties
Various training courses regarding the detection of defects in manufactured parts (quality inspection):
- training course “Magnetic Particle Testing”
- training course “Ultrasonic Testing”
- training course “Penetrant Testing”
Area of work
- materials laboratory
Required skills & interests
- very good at mathematics and physics
- very interested in physical questions
- interested in technical devices
- technical understanding
Tool mechanic (m/f/d)
Profile
- Manufacture of tools and devices for production
- Manufacture of individual components for turning, milling, grinding, and drilling machines
- Assembly of individual components to form complete tools
Location & duration of training
- 3,5 years
- training facility in Mellrichstadt until completion of part I of the examination
- specialized training in the respective department or workshop at the Mellrichstadt facilities until program is completed
- teaching blocks at the vocational college in Bad Neustadt
Key aspects of the training program
Foundation course:
- acquisition of skills such as filing, sawing, thread cutting
Training course in machinery tools
- basic principles of machining
- acquisition of continous knowledge and skills relevant for turning and grinding
- introduction of CNC-Technology
Area of work
- tool making
Required skills & interests
- technical understanding
- great interest in math and physics
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Internships
REICH offers internships and work experience for school and college or university students.
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Holiday jobs
It is possible to work for REICH during school holidays or the winter and summer break. Due to the limited number of vacancies, we recommend to apply early. Most jobs are available over the summer break.
What does MINT mean
MINT stands for mathematics, information technology, natural sciences and technology. Promoting young people in the fields of technology and science plays an important role in our company: from school projects with primary and secondary schools to taster weeks and internships, we offer everyone the opportunity to find out more.
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