Apprentice toolmaker (m/f/d)

Education

Safety, innovation and tradition: that's us, Steinbach & Vollmann!

For 140 years, Steinbach & Vollmann (STUV) has been one of the leading medium-sized companies in the lock, security and hardware industry. Our company is centrally located between the cities of Essen, Düsseldorf and Wuppertal. With over 170 employees at our headquarters in Germany and sales companies in Spain and China, we serve both local and international markets.

Our main customers are in industry and public authorities. We supply innovative mechanical and electronic solutions for renowned industrial customers, e.g. for aircraft, machines, the food industry, cold storage rooms, trains and safes. In the field of correctional facilities, we are the market and innovation leader for high-security locks used in German-speaking countries.

Our business model is future-proof and has great growth potential. We have big plans for the coming years. We want to significantly expand our market share both nationally and internationally and are therefore looking to strengthen our team.

We are looking for a trainee tool mechanic (m/f/d) to join our company headquarters in Heiligenhaus on 1 August 2025. Our toolmaking team manufactures punching and forming tools for the industrial series production of our high-quality closure solutions. The tools are manufactured using numerous production processes ranging from turning, drilling, milling, grinding and filing to CNC-controlled machine tools. This work requires precision and accuracy. State-of-the-art measuring and testing procedures ensure that workpieces are dimensionally accurate to within a thousandth of a millimetre.

Your reasons for completing your training with us

• We live and love flat hierarchies and an open corporate culture that provides space for your ideas and input
• You can demonstrate your capabilities and develop both professionally and personally
• An open-minded and highly personable team is looking forward to working with you
• A highly motivated training team that wants to grow beyond its limits together with you and provides you with comprehensive support

What you can expect from us

• You will be prepared for independent work in the areas of development, maintenance, repair and servicing of equipment and production tools.
• You will gain in-depth knowledge in the areas of cutting and forming technologies: turning, milling, pressing, punching and welding.
• You assess material properties and materials and select them according to requirements and specifications.
• A comprehensive range of training courses.

What you bring to our team

• You have at least a secondary school leaving certificate.
• You have a good knowledge of mathematics and physics.
• You have good spatial awareness, think logically and are resourceful.
• You are conscientious, reliable and enjoy learning and taking initiative.
• You are excited by new challenges and eager to contribute your ideas.

Would you like to play an active role right from the start and try your hand at new tasks? We'd love to have you!

We offer you excellent training and, later on, the chance of a job with a wide range of prospects for your professional development. In addition, we will continuously develop your skills with our attractive training opportunities and motivate you with special payments for good academic and professional performance. You will also receive 30 days of holiday per year to relax and recharge your batteries.

Take control of your future and become part of our team!

Apply with a cover letter, CV and copies of your last two references.

We look forward to getting to know you!