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Your training as a Surface Coater

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Our products are constantly exposed to air, water or acids. To protect these parts, you refine them and coat them with various metals or paints. This is done using chemical, thermal or electrolytic processes.

In addition to these processes, during your training you will learn how to handle operating and hazardous materials in a responsible and environmentally conscious manner. You will also learn how to handle measuring instruments in order to test the various workpieces. You will always have a trainer or supervisor at your side. You will then have a wide range of prospects at HENSOLDT.

What you can expect:

  • Theory: Commercial school in Schwäbisch Gmünd
  • Training: HENSOLDT location in Ulm
  • Application of chemical, thermal and electrolytic processes for refinement
  • Finishing of parts (coating with metals and varnish paint) to protect them from environmental influences
  • Duration: 3 years

What you bring to the table:

  • At least a good secondary school leaving certificate
  • Interest in technology, mathematics and natural sciences
  • Craftsmanship
  • Ability to work in a team, commitment and flexibility
  • Good language skills in German and English
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Your benefits

Your apprenticeship - with many benefits that make the difference.
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Guaranteed employment after successful completion of apprenticeship

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From fitness classes to a café bar - everything for your active break

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Varied team-building activities and experiential education

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Qualified apprenticeship coaches and specialist supervisors

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Your career starts here

In the internationally renowned radar stronghold at the HENSOLDT site in Ulm , more than 3000 employees develop and produce complex security electronics. A large proportion of the employees are engineers, primarily from the fields of communications engineering and electrical engineering.

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Florian

Industrial Engineering Dual Student

As a dual student in industrial engineering at HENSOLDT, I experience a perfect combination of theory and practice. I particularly appreciate the open team, the good pay and the flexible working hours. HENSOLDT actively encourages my personal development and involves me in exciting projects.

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