Schaeffler Wuppertal welcomes 17 new apprentices

Start of working life
Training with a future at Schaeffler
18 different training occupations and 12 dual study programs

With the new training year, working life began for 17 young people at the Schaeffler Wuppertal location. From the commercial sector, these include two industrial mechanics, four machine and plant operators, two metal-cutting mechanics, an electronics technician, and a chemical laboratory technician. Four young people can be trained as warehouse logistics specialists in the commercial sector. In addition, three high school graduates take on a "Two in One" study, which combines training as an industrial mechanic with a dual degree to become a Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering.

Rüdiger Dittmann, head of training at the Wuppertal site, welcomed the new trainees on their first day: "With an apprenticeship you lay the foundation for your professional career. Together, we prepare you for being able to help shape the future of the company as highly qualified employees. "Plant Manager Christian Fuss, HR Manager Lieselotte Iordache and Works Council Chairman ?zgür S?nmezcicek also gave tips for starting and continuing their careers at Schaeffler.

The first days at Schaeffler

The first days of apprenticeship at Schaeffler are mainly used to familiarize themselves with processes and the new work environment. Various actions, such as a factory rally, first aid training, occupational safety briefings and workplace visits, will help future junior staff and their instructors get to know each other better. At the beginning of October, the new trainees from all Schaeffler locations in Germany will then come to Herzogenaurach as the company's headquarters to lay the foundations for a future network.

Qualification for tomorrow with modern training content

E-mobility, Industry 4.0 and digitization are changing products and organizational processes at Schaeffler. As part of the "Agenda 4 plus One" future program, there is the "Qualification for Tomorrow" initiative. The training of junior staff will also be further developed at the Wuppertal location. During their apprenticeship, apprentices at Schaeffler build their own, individual 3D printer: from the manufacture of individual parts to assembly and commissioning, they learn the relationships between mechanics, electronics, software and hardware. The focus here is on interdisciplinary work and intensive cooperation with various professional groups at Schaeffler. Another component of the "Qualification for Tomorrow" initiative is an intensive supplementary qualification program, which has meanwhile been passed through all trainers in Germany. This includes planning, applying new learning methods, using modern media, but also managing change and dealing with diversity. What is also quite new from autumn onwards is that the previous assessments have been replaced by a "feedback system" in which trainees also give feedback to the trainers.

Great training offer at Schaeffler

Currently, the Wuppertal site trains a total of 73 young people. Throughout Germany, Schaeffler offers training at the highest level to around 1,500 young people at 21 locations. The technology company offers training in 20 industrial or commercial occupations as well as the possibility of twelve different dual study programs.