Other than imparting technical knowledge and skills, apprenticeships at JUMO are especially targeted toward personal development and building up teamwork skills. JUMO educates people who confidently take responsibility for themselves and others, demonstrate social involvement, and identify with the company. Apprentices will discover that JUMO is an expert partner for their career start. This is also confirmed by the Institute for Management and Economic Research (IMWF) on behalf of FOCUS Money: JUMO is ranked second in the "Measurement Technology" sector, making it one of the 800 best training companies in Germany.
JUMO can train you in different areas and for different occupations. On the one hand, this includes the industrial and technical apprenticeship trades of electrical engineering, information technology, glass technology, and metal technology. On the other hand are the commercial occupations. But just as JUMO is "more than sensors + automation" our apprenticeships are "more than education". This is where you can learn about the various apprenticeship trades and find out what more we can offer beyond professional qualifications.
Do you like technology and would like to understand complex interrelations? Do you enjoy working at a computer and would like to know how to program and configure systems? Do you also want to become an expert in things relating to power supply? Are you fascinated by large switchboards and control systems as well as the independent manufacturing of devices and systems based on construction drawings and diagrams?
Then you would probably enjoy an apprenticeship to become an electronics technician for industrial engineering.
Prospective electronics technicians for industrial engineering build electrical systems in buildings such as for production machines or office lighting. For example, you will mount and install conduit systems for power lines or communications lines. When becoming an electronics technician for industrial engineering you will learn how to assemble and wire switching devices and automation systems. Some of your tasks will include connecting and starting up machines and manufacturing systems as well as troubleshooting and analyzing faults and, as a result, repairing these systems. Other than carrying out inspections, tests, and maintenance you will monitor the building's technical systems with the help of automation and control systems. Programming and configuring such systems as well as testing functions and safety features are also tasks performed by an electronics technician for industrial engineering.
During the practical part of the apprenticeship in the company you will get to know different departments such as our in-house Training Center and in-house electrical workshop. The practical part of the apprenticeship in the various departments is supplemented by diverse projects, in-house training courses, and seminars.
Secondary school diploma (Realschulabschluss) / general qualification for university entrance (Abitur/Fachabitur) with good grades
Good grades in Math and Physics
Good English language and computer skills
An interest in technology, craft trade skills
Good spatial awareness
Teamwork skills, commitment, and reliability
The apprenticeship period is usually 3½ years, but can be shortened to 3 years based on school and workplace performance.
The apprenticeship content will be conveyed by the apprenticing company and the vocational school.
Vocational school classes will take place once or twice a week in the Ferdinand-Braun-Schule school in Fulda.
Half way through the apprenticeship the first part of your final exams will be written. At the end of the apprenticeship the second part of your final exams will take place.
JUMO offers a learning-by-doing day. This is a day on which you can find out about the apprenticeship content, apprenticeship supervisors, and the company. You can find further information below.
Take a look at our YouTube video about the JUMO "electronics technician for industrial engineering" apprenticeship (in Germna language) and Contact us. We'll be glad to help.
Are you enthusiastic about technology and fascinated by the unbelievable possibilities offered by modern electronics? Would you like to learn how to plan manufacturing processes independently, advise customers, and teach others how to use certain devices and systems?
If you are familiar with the world of electronics and you like working with other people then an apprenticeship to become an electronics technician for devices and systems is just the right thing for you.
Prospective electronics technicians for devices and systems build mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic modules as well as devices. These are then wired. For example, you will devise modifications for the systems as well as use of electronic devices. You will also create the required documents such as the circuit diagram, assembly drawing, list of components, and operating instructions. In addition, you will also work out the resulting costs, of course. As an electronics technician for devices and systems you will work with electronic components which often have English descriptions and are programmed using computers and special software. You will test the functionality and safety of finished systems and instruct users when the machine is handed over for use. As an electronics technician for devices and systems you will independently carry out the inspection, testing, and maintenance of devices and systems. When troubleshooting, you will take a systematic approach, pinpoint errors, and carry out repairs of the technical equipment – all while taking applicable safety regulations into consideration. You will document any required logs or descriptions of your work using a computer.
During the practical part of the apprenticeship in the company you will get to know different departments such as our in-house Training Center, the Service/Repairs department, the Development department, and various manufacturing areas. In addition to the practical part of the apprenticeship in the specialist departments you will take part in interesting projects as well as in-house training courses and training events.
JUMO offers a learning-by-doing day. This is a day on which you can find out about the apprenticeship content, apprenticeship supervisors, and the company. You can find further information below.
Take a look at our YouTube video about the JUMO "electronics technician for devices and systems" apprenticeship (German language) and Contact us. We'll be glad to help.
Do you like working at a computer? Would you like to learn the skills to become a computer expert so that you can spend every day helping to simplify and improve the work of your colleagues across all manner of functional areas of the business? Do you enjoy familiarizing your colleagues with your developments and solutions? Do you also enjoy providing training to your colleagues on how to use them?
Then a career as an IT specialist for applications development should be just the thing for you.
As an IT specialist for applications development you will analyze customer requirements. You will also develop new customer-specific information and communication systems by upgrading and adapting existing devices and programs – or by introducing new ones. As a result, your work will contribute towards simplifying and improving the daily work of our workforce in the most diverse functional areas of the company. You will test systems and ensure that the devices and programs work flawlessly. You will also document the corresponding approach. Developing easily-operated user interfaces will be just as much part of your tasks as advising and instructing users. As an IT specialist for applications development you will learn to independently plan, carry out, and monitor projects.
During the practical part of the apprenticeship in the IT department you will learn about the most diverse IT work areas. You will be assisted by a young team which will help you to acquire and develop the necessary practical experience. The practical part of the apprenticeship will be supplemented by in-house training courses and training events.
Secondary school diploma (Realschulabschluss) with excellent grades / general qualification for university entrance (Abitur/Fachabitur) with good to excellent grades
Good grades in Math, German, and English
An interest in mathematical and technical tasks as well as work methods
Experience in and affinity towards electronic media
Independence, teamwork skills, commitment, and reliability
The apprenticeship period is usually 3 years, but can be shortened to 2½ years during the apprenticeship based on school and workplace performance.
The apprenticeship content will be conveyed by the apprenticing company and the vocational school.
Vocational school classes will take place once or twice a week in the Ferdinand-Braun-Schule school in Fulda.
During your second year of an apprenticeship a midterm exam will be written. At the end of your third year the written and practical final exams will take place.
The practical final exam consists of an industry-based project with a final presentation in front of a board of examiners.
Take a look at our YouTube video about the JUMO "IT specialist for applications development" apprenticeship (German language) and Contact us. We'll be glad to help.
Are you fascinated by the task of networking hardware and software components to form complex systems or by the finding of solutions for computer problems? Do you see new tasks and techniques as a challenge?
Then you are certain to enjoy a career as an IT specialist for systems integration.
As an IT specialist for systems integration you will implement customer-specific information and communications solutions. You will help manage a company-wide network along with its components such computer workstations and printers. You will help install them using new technologies and administer as well as monitor them. As a service provider you will administer and operate IT systems in-house as well as install and operate networks. Planning and carrying out network projects in the team while taking commercial aspects into account will also be part of your tasks. Organizing and carrying out user training sessions will be worked on in collaboration with the team. The aim of the apprenticeship is for you to be able to tackle problems that occur with computers or networks, to analyze them, and to solve them independently. You will learn to develop problem-solving strategies and apply them independently.
During the practical part of the apprenticeship in the IT department you will learn about a wide variety of IT work areas. You will be assisted by a young team which will help you to acquire and develop the necessary practical experience. The practical part of the apprenticeship in the company will be supplemented by in-house training courses and training events.
Take a look at our YouTube video about the JUMO "IT specialist for systems integration" apprenticeship (German languge) and Contact us. We'll be glad to help.
Do you enjoy working with metal and would like to demonstrate your craft trade skills? Are you interested in manufacturing components and modules while taking technical documents and directives into consideration? Do you like working in a team?
Then the apprenticeship to become a metal technology specialist for assembly technology is just the right thing for you.
As a prospective metal technology specialist for assembly technology you will learn the basic principles of metal processing. These include measuring, marking, center punching, sawing, filing, drilling, bending, etc. The process of connecting components and modules through adhesion, soldering, and welding is also an important part of the apprenticeship. During your apprenticeship you will also learn the basics of electrical engineering.
During your apprenticeship you will be able to demonstrate your specialist knowledge and your ability to work as part of a team.
The practical part of the apprenticeship in the company will partly take place in the JUMO Training Center and in different production departments. The Training Center is where you will receive your basic training and instructions on how to use the various machine tools. The production departments are where you will learn about manual and mechanical assembly techniques for components and modules.
JUMO offers a learning-by-doing day. This is a day on which you can find out about the apprenticeship content, apprenticeship supervisors, and the company. You can find further information below.
Take a look at our YouTube video about the JUMO "metal technology specialist" apprenticeship (German language) and Contact us. We'll be glad to help.
Do you have a steady hand and good spatial awareness? Have you always been fascinated by the process of forming objects made from glass tubes and rods? Are you very meticulous in your work, have craft trade skills, and can use tweezers and a measuring glass knife reliably?
Then you might really enjoy an apprenticeship to become a glass apparatus mechanic.
Take a look at our YouTube video about the JUMO "glass apparatus mechanic" apprenticeship (German language) and Contact us. We'll be glad to help.
Are you in enthusiastic about technology and fascinated by the incredible possibilities of modern electronics? Would you like to be part of an industrial company and be responsible for the quality of the products it produces?
If you are familiar with the world of electronics and you like working with other people, then an apprenticeship to become an industrial electrician for devices and systems is just the right thing for you.
Prospective industrial electricians for devices and systems build mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic modules as well as devices. These are then wired. Once built, you will test and analyze the components according to the quality assurance directives. All of this is done in consideration of the applicable safety regulations. You will document any required logs or descriptions of your work using a computer.
During the practical part of the apprenticeship in the company you will get to know different departments such as our Training Center and various manufacturing areas. In addition to the practical part of the apprenticeship in the departments you will attend in-house training courses and training events.
JUMO offers a learning-by-doing day. This is a day on which you can find out about the apprenticeship content, trainers, and the company. You can find further information below.
Take a look at our YouTube video about the JUMO "industrial electrician for devices and systems" apprenticeship and Contact us. We'll be glad to help.
Do you enjoy working at a computer and are interested in planning, administration, and arithmetical tasks? Are you interested in other countries and languages as well as economical processes and procedures?
Then you would probably enjoy the "industrial manager" apprenticeship trade as much as we do.
As a prospective industrial manager you will support all of the company's business processes – from order initiation through to customer service after order processing. For example, you will create and check delivery notes and invoices, draw up freight papers, and compile the documents for customs clearance. In addition to pricing you will create quotations, check contracts, and conduct sales conversations in which you will be able to demonstrate your negotiation skills. When planning and organizing trade fair appearances you will be able to apply your creative and artistic talent.
You will also process business transactions relating to accounting. You will evaluate key figures and statistics for the performance review and management of operational processes. You will use foreign-language documents. You will correspond and communicate with customers in a foreign language. As a future industrial manager you will plan and organize working processes as well as the personnel required for these.
During the practical part of the apprenticeship in the company you will get to know different functional areas of the company in which you will be stationed three months at a time: for example, Procurement, Sales, HR, Accounting, Controlling, Marketing, Export, Service, Work Preparation, etc. The practical part of the apprenticeship within each of the departments will be supplemented by training events and in-house training courses on topics such as quality assurance, environmental protection, and human resources.
Take a look at our YouTube video about the JUMO "industrial manager" apprenticeship (German language) and Contact us. We'll be glad to help.
Do you enjoy working with metal and would like to demonstrate your craft trade skills? Are you fascinated by the construction of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic controls as well as by the manufacturing and construction of machine components? Would you like to work with precision and according to standards? Do you enjoy working in a team?
Then you would probably enjoy an apprenticeship to become an industrial mechanic.
As a prospective industrial mechanic you will be taught the basic principles of processing metals, non-ferrous metals, and plastics. Your tasks will include reading technical drawings, writing CNC programs, as well as creating and assembling modules. Connecting modules through adhesion, soldering, and welding is an important part of the apprenticeship. During your apprenticeship you will be able to work on different projects. You can demonstrate your specialist knowledge and ability to work as part of a team. Manufacturing and repairing devices for precision mechanics, as well as their refurbishment, are also tasks of a prospective industrial mechanic.
The practical part of the apprenticeship in the company will mainly take place in the JUMO Training Center and in different departments. The Training Center is where you will receive your basic training and instructions on how to use the various machine tools. When you are in the various departments you will work independently on developing solutions or will discuss approaches with your team. The practical part of the apprenticeship in our in-house Training Center will be supplemented by in-house training courses on topics such as CNC programming languages and control technology.
JUMO offers a learning-by-doing day. This is a day on which you can find out about the apprenticeship content, trainers, and the company. You can find further information below.
Take a look at our YouTube video about the JUMO "industrial mechanic" apprenticeship (German language) and Contact us. We'll be glad to help.
Are you interested in the precision tasks associated with turning, grinding, and milling machines? Are you also interested in the construction of punching tools and forming tools? Do you enjoy working on projects as part of a team? Do you like solving problems to meet different customer requests?
Then an apprenticeship to become a tool mechanic for punching technology should be just the right thing for you – one which you are sure to enjoy a lot.
As a prospective tool mechanic for punching technology you will be trained in the basic principles of metal technology. Your tasks will include reading technical drawings and understanding the different work sequences that take place within a tool. A further aspect of your work will include developing and constructing new tools: from the manufacturing of the tool through to the quality assurance and surveying of prototypes which lead to series release. During your apprenticeship you will also learn the basic principles of electrical engineering and pneumatics.
The practical part of the apprenticeship in the company will mainly take place in JUMO's in-house Training Center and in the Tool Making department. In this department you will learn about various manufacturing processes. This includes processes such as CNC milling, eroding, tempering, CNC bending, and laser cutting. The practical part of the apprenticeship in the Tool Making department will be supplemented by in-house training courses in our Training Center on topics such as CNC programming languages.
JUMO offers a learning-by-doing day. This is a day on which you can find out about the apprenticeship content, trainers, and the company. You can find further information below.
Take a look at our YouTube video about the JUMO "tool mechanic for punching technology" apprenticeship (German language) and Contact us. We'll be glad to help.
To make starting this new chapter of your life easier, your first day of work will be an induction day on which you will get to know the other apprentices and learn about your apprenticing company. We have a tried-and-tested tradition of assigning "buddies" (Patenshaft). These buddies are apprentices who are already in their second or third year of the apprenticeship. Your buddy will accompany you to your first department and be able to answer any questions you have about the apprenticeship, of course.
You will get an evaluation from each of the departments in which you are placed. Various criteria are taken into account including learning ability, work quality, and working speed. This is a way for you to receive feedback about your performance and personal development on a regular basis.
But we also want to know what you think: you will evaluate all of the departments that you work in throughout your apprenticeship according to various criteria including helpfulness, independence, and workload distribution. Feedback discussions will be held at regular intervals. The aim of these discussion sessions is to exchange ideas for improvements and to develop these together.
In-house training courses and training measures will help you to expand your knowledge during your apprenticeship. You will get an insight into a variety of areas such as environmental protection, workplace safety and fire safety, product training courses, IT skills courses, and much more.
A real highlight is our trips abroad. Here, you can pursue your apprenticeship for a few weeks in one of our many subsidiaries located in other countries. Such a trip abroad will enable you to broaden your horizons and brush up on your language skills. You will learn about other cultures and will also gain countless experiences for later on in life.
In teams you will get to master steep descents on canoeing or rafting tours, where having fun takes center stage. Day trips are a good opportunity to get to know other apprentices better. You might even develop one or two friendships that last beyond your apprenticeship.
With the JUMO Azubi-Mobil (apprentice car) you have the possibility of using a VW Polo for three weeks for free. First-class performance and a high level of commitment are the key to your paid-for driving fun. JUMO takes on all of the running costs for the car including insurance, tax, and fuel.
Along with your technical knowledge you will demonstrate your teamwork skills by working on projects. As a group you will have the autonomy – with assistance from your training supervisors of course – to carry out a diverse range of project tasks. Only if everyone chips in will you be able to achieve your objectives!
With each day, the physical and mental input required for your apprenticeship and career can increase. That is why specialists will tell you how to keep fit and what is good for you throughout your apprenticeship. In each apprenticeship year you will attend at least one health module where you will receive professional advice and active instructions on the topics of movement, ergonomics, nutrition, stress management, relaxation, and addiction prevention. Just join in. Be "JUMOfit"!
Your apprentice ID card is like a bonus ticket: you can use it to get reduced admission to the cinema or the swimming pool.
Nobody gets around writing exams in life. Unfortunately, this cannot be changed – but it can be made considerably easier through exam-preparation classes. Before the midterm and final exams you will be prepared for your exam in the best way possible, so that nothing can go wrong.
Our apprentices are among the best: for many consecutive years JUMO has been bestowed with the "TOP-10-Betrieb des Jahres" (top 10 companies of the year) award. Every year this goes to companies that produce an apprentice with the best results for their respective professional category. JUMO is also proud to be a multiple district winner in various apprenticeship trades. We have our apprentices to thank for this title. They were recognized as the best graduates in their respective professional category.
Committed and qualified instructors will be at your side and will support you during your apprenticeship with both career and educational matters. They will reassure you that, together, it is possible to overcome anything. That you have the ability to take on any challenge that you will face over the course of your apprenticeship and later on in your career.
Make use of the career prospects that JUMO has to offer! With such a huge choice of careers, choosing the right one isn't easy and can raise questions. Contact us. We'll be glad to help.
Please mail your application to the following address or send it via email (PDF document) if you prefer:
JUMO GmbH & Co. KG
Personalabteilung
Moritz-Juchheim-Str. 1
36039 Fulda
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DownloadWe offer a learning-by-doing day specifically for our metal and electrical engineering apprenticeship trades with the opportunity to get to know the relevant skilled occupations, apprenticeship content, the apprenticeship supervisors, as well as JUMO as a company. Interested parties can take part in a workshop to ascertain their technical abilities and already gain some initial practical experience.
Are you still unsure which apprenticeship trade is the best one for you or would you like to know which career is best suited to you? The Internet offers numerous professional aptitude tests that can give you an initial orientation. It's worth giving them a go. Here are some links (German websites):
