Grinding machine operator

Job profile
The main task of grinding machine operators is the production of lathed and milled parts for machines, devices and installations. They work on conventional or computer controlled machine tools and must be well versed in turning and drilling processes. Moreover, NC /CNC automatic grinding machines are increasingly taking on the manual work. Grinding machine operators work according to documents, plan the production sequence and produce programs for controlled machines. Their work also includes the monitoring of the production process, the quality inspection of the workpieces, the evaluation of the work results and the implementation of measures for quality assurance. These duties are performed independently in small-scale and series production.

Requirements
Good leaving certificate from a secondary school
Good grades in mathematics and physics
Team player
Training period
3 1/2 years

Training locations
Various departments in production, as well as other training departments at ROTHENBERGER
Vocational school: lessons on 1 1/2 days per week in the Stauffenberg School in Frankfurt
Final examination held by the IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) Frankfurt

Training content

• Fundamental principles of control technology
• Heat treatment and welding process
• Quality assurance, safety at work and environmental protection
• Manual and mechanical processing of materials

Training and development opportunities
as Master craftsman
as State-certified engineer