Apprenticeship machining mechanic​/Ausbildung Zerspanungsmechanik

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ASML is a high‑tech company and a leading supplier to the semiconductor industry. We manufacture the highly complex lithography systems used by chip manufacturers to produce computer chips. What we do lies at the heart of all electronic devices that inform, entertain, and connect us.

At the Berlin site, more than 1,800 employees develop and manufacture key components for ASML lithography systems.

As a machining mechanic, you are an essential part of our high‑tech manufacturing operation and work with state‑of‑the‑art CNC‑controlled turning, milling, and grinding machines. Using subtractive manufacturing processes, you produce precision components from various metals and plastics—or, as in our case, from glass and ceramics.

What awaits you

• An exciting combination of theory and practice—you will learn directly in our in‑house training facility.

• Individual support—we accompany you throughout your entire apprenticeship and help you successfully launch your career after graduation.

• Insight into future technologies—you will work with machines and processes that are in demand worldwide across the industry.

As part of your machining mechanic apprenticeship, you will

• learn how to read technical drawings and turn them into real components—with precision and technical insight.

• plan production orders and machine work pieces with such accuracy that everything fits down to the hundredth of a millimeter—combining craftsmanship with machine power.

• use modern measuring and testing equipment to ensure your work pieces meet all quality standards.

• program CNC machines and develop into a true specialist for our high‑tech production systems.

• set up, operate, and monitor computer‑controlled milling machines to ensure smooth production processes.

Everything is possible—nothing is mandatory. If you do not fully meet our requirements, simply convince us with what you can do.

• You are motivated to learn an exciting profession, enjoy discovering new things, and are not discouraged by early working hours.

• You have completed secondary school or hold a general or vocational university entrance qualification.

• You have fluent German language skills, which are essential for the apprenticeship.

• You enjoy hands‑on work and place great value on thoroughness and precision.

• You are interested in technology and the production of precision components and have good spatial awareness.

• You enjoy working with computers and high‑tech equipment.

• You live our values Challenge, Collaborate & Care
  , enjoy working as part of a team, and value a positive working environment.

• A secure job and long‑term career prospects with a very high post‑apprenticeship retention rate.

• A 35‑hour work week.

• 30 days of paid vacation.

• A one‑time relocation allowance of €1,500 if your current place of residence is at least 100 km away.

• A subsidy for the Germany ticket (Deutschlandticket).

• Reimbursement of work materials such as books.

• A subsidy toward an Urban Sports membership.

Apprenticeship start date:
September 1, 2026

If this opportunity appeals to you and you can’t wait to kick‑start your career at ASML, don’t miss this chance. Click “Apply now” and apply with your CV, cover letter, and most recent school certificate. We look forward to hearing from you!

ASML ist ein Hightech-Unternehmen und führender Zulieferer der Halbleiterindustrie. Wir stellen die komplexen Lithografiemaschinen her, die Chiphersteller zur Produktion von Computerchips verwenden. Was wir tun, ist im Zentrum aller elektronischen Geräte, die uns informieren, unterhalten und vernetzen. Am Standort Berlin entwickeln und fertigen mehr als 1.800 Mitarbeitende Schlüsselkomponenten für die ASML Lithografiesysteme.

Als Zerspanungsmechaniker:in bist du ein essenzieller Teil unserer High‑Tech Fertigung und arbeitest an hochmodernen CNC‑gesteuerten Dreh-, Fräs- und Schleifmaschinen. Mithilfe zerspanender Bearbeitungsverfahren fertigst du Präzisionsteile aus verschiedenen Metallen und Kunststoffen oder auch, wie bei uns, aus Glas und Keramik.

Was dich erwartet:

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