Vocational training at KAESER

Training site

• Coburg
• Gera

Prerequisites

• Commercial school
• Qualifying secondary school certificate or higher qualification
• Good command of English

Duration of training

3 years; the term may be shortened for a corresponding school qualification or superior performance.

Job description

Industrial administrators deal with all activities in general administration, purchasing and sales, including the procurement and management of all raw materials and resources required for manufacturing, production organisation, planning and controlling costs and the development and implementation of new sales tools and concepts. Prerequisites are comprehensive knowledge and expertise but also flexibility and commitment. The work is versatile and offers huge opportunities to expand one's profesional sphere of activity.

Tasks

Thanks to their in-depth training at KAESER KOMPRESSOREN, industrial administrators can assume responsibilities in procurement, sales, IT, human resources and accounting. Commitment and engagement gives them the opportunity to quickly build up specialist expertise and to advance into responsible positions.

Training location

Prerequisites

• Secondary school certificate or higher; good knowledge of English

Duration of training

3 years

Job description

Commercial Specialists for Digitalisation Management analyse data, as well as existing work, company and value-added processes, and digitally refine them. In doing so, they determine the requirement for IT products and services, collect quotations, procure the necessary hardware and software, and roll them out within the company. Should no standard applications be suitable, they participate in the development, creation and implementation of individual IT solutions. They analyse the respective IT systems, determine errors and resolve and document them. They also implement IT security measures, such as data protection.

Responsibilities

Here at KAESER, the combination of IT know-how with commercial specialist knowledge of digitalisation management is in demand in many areas of the company.

Training site

Coburg

Prerequisites

• Qualifying secondary school certificate or comparable qualification

Duration of training

3 years

Job description

Media designers for digital and print media work autonomously or within the design concepts team. At the PC, they develop texts, images and graphics for very differing print media. They focus on the creation of press-ready products according to editorial and technical specifications and the development of design concepts taking technical and commercial aspects into account.

Tasks

At Kaeser, media designers for digital and print media use the newest generations of graphics software for their work. This very versatile area of responsibility ranges from drafts to final drawings of very differing print products such as brochures, ads, invitations, posters and employee and customer newsletters. They are also involved in the planning and realisation of trade shows.

Training site

Coburg

Prerequisites

• Qualifying secondary school certificate or comparable qualification
• Prior knowledge in technical drawing

Duration of training

3.5 years; the term may be shortened for a corresponding school qualification or superior performance.

Job description

Technical product designers specialising in machine and equipment design and construct components, assemblies or total systems according to customer requests. In collaboration with production personnel, they use CAD systems to create detailed construction plans for the modernisation of compressors for example. They follow drafting standards and specify dimensions for the drawings to be ready for manufacture. They take electro-technical components into account and select suitable standard parts and materials meeting the specifications. They constructively implement change requests arising from fault and test reports and

ensure that new developments can be realised in an economically feasible manner. They also create assembly plans and bills of material for the manufacturing departments. They maintain product documentation, manage the various development versions and ensure data security.

Tasks

Technical product designers at Kaeser are involved in the entire development process for new products. They usually follow draft drawings and instructions given by the design engineer to create general arrangement and part drawings, sectional views, installation and wiring diagrams at CAD systems.

Training site

• Coburg
• Gera

Prerequisites

• Qualifying secondary school certificate or higher qualification

Duration of training

2 years

Job description

Warehouse specialists receive goods and subsequently store them appropriately. They pick shipments for dispatch and/or provide goods to the appropriate locations in the facility.

When storing goods, they ensure proper storage sequence and use computers to record the article information. They are able to provide information about stocks and storage location at any time. They also control and maintain inventories in regular intervals.

For outgoing items they package the goods as required, create shipping documents and collate loading units. To facilitate checks and to avoid errors, warehouse specialists identify, label and secure shipments in compliance with applicable legal provisions. They are trained in the operation of various transport and conveyor systems.

Tasks

After their training, warehouse specialists are employed in production warehouses, in goods receipt and issue and also in packaging, shipping and picking.

Training location

Prerequisites

• Qualifying secondary school certificate or higher

Duration of training

3 years

Job description

Warehouse Logistics Specialists accept all types of goods and check their quantity and quality by means of the accompanying documents. They organise correct unloading, sorting and storage of the goods. They plan deliveries when it comes to goods despatch. They compile deliveries, pack the goods and create the accompanying documents such as delivery notes or customs declarations. In addition, they load HGVs or containers, operate forklifts and secure loads. Furthermore, Warehouse Logistics Specialists also optimise internal company information and materials flows, from procurement to sale. They investigate goods supply sources, produce quotation comparisons, order goods and arrange payment.

Responsibilities

Warehouse Logistics Specialists are employed in production warehouses, goods inwards and despatch, as well as in shipping and parts picking.

Training site

• Coburg
• Gera

Prerequisites

• Qualifying secondary school certificate or higher qualification

Duration of training

3.5 years

Job description

The field of activity of industrial mechanics specialising in machine and system engineering ranges from assembly, maintenance and repair of machine to manufacturing new machines and replacement parts. They are required to master very different work techniques such as welding, turning, milling, drilling and grinding. They also require knowledge about the interaction of machine components during the transmission of motions and forces.

Tasks

At Kaeser, industrial mechanics are employed in the manufacturing department to set up, operate and monitor production systems and in assembly and quality assurance of components and complete compressor systems (on-site and in the field).

Other employment options are fixture and tool construction and machine maintenance

Training site

• Coburg
• Gera

Prerequisites

• Qualifying secondary school certificate or higher qualification

Duration of training

3.5 years

Job description

Machining technicians specialising in lathe systems use conventional or computer-controlled machine tools for turning, milling, grinding or drilling to manufacture work pieces for machines, devices and equipment to a high degree of dimensional and forming precision. They work according to technical documents, plan the manufacturing process, set up the machine tools, monitor the manufacturing process and verify the work piece quality. They also create programs for computer-controlled machine tools (CNC machines).

Tasks

At Kaeser, machining technicians are employed as CNC specialists at mostly computer-controlled machine tools. Their highly-responsible tasks comprise the manufacture of various work pieces and precision-machining of machine components for compressor systems. This training is the perfect foundation for a career in quality assurance.

Training site

• Coburg
• Gera

Prerequisites

• Qualifying secondary school certificate or higher qualification

Duration of training

2 years

Job description

Machine and equipment operators are responsible for the set-up, re-fit and operation of machines or equipment. They prepare work processes, test machines at test stands for specific functions and, subsequently, carry out commissioning. In regular intervals, they carry out inspections and are also tasked with maintenance activities.

They also use manufacturing techniques such as drilling, turning, milling and grinding and carry out quality-assuring activities.

Tasks

Upon completion of the training, they can look forward to a multitude of employment opportunities in various production departments on the company. Typical areas are component manufacturing for compressors or the assembly of multi-component sub-units.

Training site

Coburg

Prerequisites

• Above-average qualifying secondary school certificate or higher qualification

Duration of training

3.5 years

Job description

Electrical energy plays a key role in all modern companies. Its versatile deployment ranges from lighting to cooling/heating and drive technology to installations of control and regulating systems. Correspondingly, the range of tasks of electronic technicians specialising in operations technology is as large and versatile. It comprises the assembly and maintenance of lighting systems, control, regulating and drive technologies and indicating systems.

Tasks

At Kaeser, electronic technicians work with all electrical systems and carry out electronic-related tasks in installation and systems engineering (on-site and in the field). In addition, they are also employed in the manufacturing of electrical and electronic components.

They frequently specialise in a specific area such as repair and customer service.

Training site

Coburg

Prerequisites

• Above-average qualifying secondary school certificate or higher qualification
• Good command of English

Duration of training

3.5 years

Job description

Mechatronic technicians who have a hybrid training in industrial mechanics and electronics are working in the assembly and maintenance of complex manufacturing equipment and systems. They build electric, pneumatic and hydraulic controllers, program these units and optimise the processes. Mechatronic technicians test the functioning of controllers in automated systems, eliminate faults or problems and carry out preventive maintenance. With their training, they automatically obtain the qualification of a qualified electrician.

Tasks

Thanks to their versatile training, mechatronic technicians may work in manufacturing, assembly, equipment service (on-site or in the field) and quality assurance.

Training site

• Coburg
• Gera

Prerequisites

• Qualifying secondary school certificate or higher qualification

Duration of training

2 years

Job description

Industrial electricians specialising in operations technology install and connect electrical equipment. They measure and analyse electrical systems and evaluate their security. They also maintain such machinery and systems.

Tasks

Kaeser employs industrial electricians in the assembly for example. They machine, install and connect mechanical components and electrical equipment, test and analyse electrical functions and systems, perform function and safety testing and evaluate the safety of electrical machinery and equipment.

Training site

Coburg

Prerequisites

• Qualifying secondary school certificate or higher qualification

Duration of training

3 years

Job description

Process technicians for coating technologies apply paints and enamels on surfaces using machine and manual processes. They operate, monitor and maintain fully-automated and computer-controlled machinery. They plan work processes, coordinate them upstream and downstream manufacturing processes and prepare work pieces for coating. They are also responsible for in-process quality assurance.

Tasks

Kaeser process technicians finish the surfaces of components and compressors at paint work stations or powder-coating machines which they also maintain and repair. Assembly and dismantling work before and after surface coating are also part of their tasks.

Training site

• Coburg
• Gera

Prerequisites

• Secondary school or higher qualification
• Command of English

Duration of training

3 years

Job description

Production technologists design, maintain and document company processes in production departments in particular. They set up and commission production systems.

From the outset, the training is process-oriented integrated in the company organisation.

Production technologists closely collaborate with engineers, technicians, foremen and also suppliers and customers.

Tasks

Thanks to the wide-ranging training, production technologists will have many options for employment.

For example, they may support technical departments in material flow planning by making certain that required material and the corresponding information is available at the workstation at the right time, in sufficient quantities and the required quality to ensure on-schedule production.

They monitor and document manufacturing processes and provide support when processes require changing. They will answer these questions for example: Are all prerequisites given that all employees can meet the specified processes? Are all potential deviations documented? How can the employees be supported and served in the implementation of process changes? Do the suppliers meet order quantities and packaging specifications?

Training location

Prerequisites

• Qualifying secondary school certificate or higher

Duration of training

2 years

Job description

Metal technology specialists who specialise in machining technology use a variety of machine tools to manufacture individual parts or series of parts. They prepare workflows, handle production and machining orders, as well as the associated documentation such as technical drawings and parts lists, and plan work steps. They select the required tools themselves. The machines are equipped and operated as per the production order; CNC machines are programmed in accordance with technical drawings, and the programs are optimised.

Responsibilities

Upon completion of your training, there are a multitude of opportunities in different areas of production here at KAESER. One typical area of operation is Mechanical Production, operating a variety of CNC-controlled machine tools.

Training location

Prerequisites

• Qualifying secondary school certificate or higher

Duration of training

2 years

Job description

Metal technology specialists who specialise in assembly technology use connection techniques to manufacture machines and systems from individual parts. They prepare workflows, handle production and assembly orders, as well as the associated documentation such as assembly plans and parts lists, and plan work steps. The required components are manufactured using either manual or machine-based production processes. They assemble components into assemblies in accordance with the correct position and function, using techniques such as bolting, pinning, riveting, welding or soldering. They also assemble cables and electrical elements in accordance with the wiring and function diagrams. They assemble compressors and compressed air dryers from components and assemblies. In addition, they set the required functions and check that the finished product operates as intended.

Responsibilities

Upon completion of your training, there are a multitude of opportunities in different areas of production here at KAESER. Typical examples of such areas are assembling systems, machines and assemblies in Blower and Dryer Production.