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An offer from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training

Your profession: Metalworker (m/f)

Professional activities

Metalworkers create and produce steel and metalwork designs and components, architectural elements and everyday objects, they assemble and maintain them.

Fields of work

Metalworkers work in the fields of

  • construction technology
  • metal working
  • commercial vehicle manufacturing


They work in

  • in craft trade metalworking businesses
  • in companies specialized in the processing of metal in construction and structural engineering
  • in metalworking companies specialised in the manufacturing, assembly and repair of metal constructions of forged parts for industrial purposes
  • in companies which recreate and restore arts-and-crafts or historical items such as candlesticks, metal fittings for furniture and also weapons and armour
  • in businesses involved in vehicle construction and engineering
  • in repair workshops

The professional profiles are based on information from berufenet at the Federal Employment Agency and BIBB (Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training).