Apprenticeship as a Chemical Technician (m/f/d)

Training Start 2024

A qualified training at Kurita is the best foundation for your professional future. In our practice-oriented training, you will gain professional experience and become part of a successful team.

Overview of Training as a Chemical Technician:
Type of Training
Dual Training (Company and Vocational School)
Duration of Training
3,5 years
Examination Board
Training Location
Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Weekly Working Hours
37,5 hours (full-time)

Training Process:

During your training, you will regularly go through the various areas of your job profile, such as work preparation, logistics, laboratory, maintenance, and production. This will give you the opportunity to gain a good insight into the overall organization. Additionally, from your second year of training, you will work in a shift system.

During the training, you will attend a vocational school in Ludwigshafen. The classes there are held in block form. In addition to regular classes, there will be intensive courses in the training network to prepare for the intermediate and final exams.

The training is carried out in a network, meaning certain learning modules are completed in cooperation with other companies in the region. This way, our trainees, together with trainees from other chemical companies, acquire important basic technical knowledge.

Her are examples of tasks you may encounter during training as a Chemical Technician at Kurita:

  • Production and further processing of our chemical products
  • Monitoring of production processes in the control room with special software
  • Control of various production units
  • Monitoring of product quality
  • Proper handling of hazardous substances
  • And much more

What we offer you:

An attractive training salary according to the Chemical Industry Collective Agreement of Rhineland-Palatinate, currently:

  • In the 1st year of training: €1,073 gross
  • In the 2nd year of training: €1,152 gross plus shift allowances
  • In the 3rd year of training: €1,256 gross plus shift allowances
  • In the 4th year of training: €1,389 gross plus shift allowances
 

And many other benefits, such as a free Germany ticked during the training and a free tablet for learning and private use.

What you should bring to the Training:

  • Interest in natural sciences and technical processes 
  • Openness and qualities as a team player
  • Independence and responsible behavior
  • Punctuality, reliability, diligence, and a conscientiousness
 

At Kurita, you and your personality are our top priority. Show us your motivation and curiosity for the training as a chemical technician!

Future Prospects:

Kurita is constantly evolving and always needs qualified professionals. We invest a lot to ensure excellent vocational training. Therefore, it is very important to us to retain our trainees after they successfully pass their final exams.

In addition, you can expect a variety of interesting development and further training opportunities. Kurita offers you various internal training opportunities, including the possibility of further training to become an industrial master in chemistry.

We need the following application documents from you:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • The latest school certificates
  • If available: Proof of initial work experience, e.g., through internships

Application Process:

Please apply exclusively through our online portal.

After receiving your application documents, we will review them. If your application convinces us, you will receive an invitation to an initial interview.

In the next step, we invite selected applicants to our production site in Ludwigshafen. Here, we will give you a tour of our facility, and you will meet your potential future colleagues. If both sides can envision a future together, we will offer you a training contract, and your training can begin on September 1st. You will receive all necessary information from us in good time before the start of training. Welcome to the team!

Do you have any questions about your application? Please contact us at: KEG_Recruiting@kurita-water.com