Apprentice machine and plant operator (m/f/d)

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 (m/f/d) to become a machine and plant operator for our company headquarters in Heiligenhaus, starting on 1 August 2025. Our production team sets up, equips, operates and monitors machines and plants. You will observe the machine processes in order to identify malfunctions at an early stage and thus achieve flawless and high operational readiness.

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 with you and provide you with comprehensive support

What you can expect from us

• You will operate, inspect, set up and maintain machines, production and operating equipment
• You monitor and ensure the flow of materials
• You create components using various manufacturing processes and eliminate malfunctions
• You will gain insights into all departments relevant to production
• A comprehensive range of training courses

What you bring to our team

• You completed your secondary school education after Year 10
• You have a good knowledge of mathematics and physics
• You have manual skills and technical understanding
• You work conscientiously and reliably, and you are eager to learn and take initiative
• You are excited by new challenges and eager to contribute your ideas

Take your future into your own hands and apply now! Please submit a cover letter, CV and copies of your last two references. We look forward to getting to know you.

Dual students (m/f/d) in the Mechatronic Systems programme