CAREERS
Start your APPRENTICESHIP
AT SILBERHORN
You’re about to finish school and are wondering what’s next for you? Chances are that an apprenticeship at Silberhorn is just the thing for you if the following three things apply to you: you’re passionate about technology and machinery, you want to learn a trade with a future, and you want to be part of a real team in an internationally active company with a friendly, family-like atmosphere.
Not quite sure yet? A school work experience placement will give you a taste of the working world with no strings attached and help you find out what really suits you.
Location in Lupburg
near Parsberg
around 160 staff members
at Silberhorn
around 100 apprentices
in 30 years’ time
Apprenticeship roles at Silberhorn
Industrial Mechanic (m/f/d) – specialising in mechanical and plant engineering
Industrial Mechanic (m/f/d) – specialising in mechanical and plant engineering
As an industrial mechanic (m/f/d), you will manufacture machine components and sub-assemblies and assemble them into machines and technical systems. You will then commission these machines and check that they are functioning correctly.
Should a machine ever break down, as an industrial mechanic (m/f/d) you will analyse the fault and carry out repairs and maintenance. Naturally, you will also learn how to turn, mill, drill and grind, as well as a wide variety of joining processes!
Training programme:
- Duration of training: 3.5 years
- Training location: Lupburg
- Dual training in the workplace and at vocational college 1–2 days a week
- Vocational school location: Neumarkt
- Basic training in our training workshop, followed by a varied rotation through a wide range of departments
School qualification:
- Qualifying secondary school leaving certificate
- Intermediate school leaving certificate
Personal requirements:
- A meticulous and precise approach to work
- Manual dexterity
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Technical understanding
Opportunities for further training:
- Industrial foreman (m/f/d)
- Technician (m/f/d)
- University degree
Interested?
You can find all our current apprenticeship vacancies here. You’re also welcome to submit a speculative application or apply for a school work experience placement.
Electronics Technician (m/f/d) – specialising in automation technology
Electronics Technician (m/f/d) – specialising in automation technology
Electronics technicians (m/f/d) specialising in automation technology plan and install cleaning and high-pressure water jet deburring systems. They analyse the functional interrelationships and ensure that sensors, electronic control systems and control devices manage and regulate the electrical and hydraulic drives in accordance with the relevant operational requirements.
To this end, they configure software, bus systems, networks and equipment components. They programme and test the systems, commission them and train future users in their operation.
Training programme:
- Duration of training: 3.5 years
- Dual training in the workplace and block courses at the vocational college
- Vocational school locations: Neumarkt and Weiden
School qualifications:
Intermediate school leaving certificate with good to very good grades on the final certificate
Personal requirements:
- An interest in electrical engineering
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Comprehensive technical understanding
Opportunities for further training:
- Industrial Foreman (m/f/d)
- Technician (m/f/d)
- University degree
Interested?
You can find all our current apprenticeship vacancies here. You’re also welcome to submit a speculative application or apply for a school work placement.
Mechatronics Engineer (m/f/d)
Mechatronics Engineer (m/f/d)
Mechatronics engineers (m/f/d) construct mechanical, electrical and electronic components, assemble them into complex systems, install control software and maintain the systems.
Here in our special-purpose machinery division, you will learn all the skills required for the development, assembly and control of technically complex systems and plant. We will help you develop skills in electromechanics, electronics, electrical engineering, hardware and software installation, and information and computer technology. Mechatronics is a highly recognised and forward-looking apprenticeship in industry.
Training programme:
- Duration of training: 3.5 years
- Training location: Lupburg
- Dual training in the workplace and block courses at the vocational college
- Vocational school location: Regensburg
- Basic training in our training workshop, followed by a varied rotation through a wide range of departments
School leaving qualification:
Intermediate School Leaving Certificate with good to very good grades on the final certificate
Personal requirements:
- Attention to detail
- Creativity
- Manual dexterity
- Comprehensive technical understanding
Opportunities for further training:
- Industrial Foreman (m/f/d)
- Technician (m/f/d)
- University degree
Interested?
You can find all our current apprenticeship vacancies here. You’re also welcome to submit a speculative application or apply for a school work experience placement.
Technical Product Designer (m/f/d) – specialising in mechanical and plant engineering
Technical Product Designer (m/f/d) – specialising in mechanical and plant engineering
As a Technical Product Designer (m/f/d), you will design and engineer components, assemblies and machines in accordance with customer requirements, working in collaboration with the design engineer and using a CAD system. In doing so, you will adhere to the applicable drawing standards and include production-ready dimensions in your drawings.
Creating parts lists will also form part of your responsibilities, as will selecting suitable materials.
Training programme:
- Duration of training: 3.5 years
- Training location: Lupburg
- Dual training in the workplace and at vocational college 1–2 days a week
- Vocational school location: Regensburg
- Basic training in various technical departments, followed by a move to the Design Department.
School leaving qualification:
- Qualifying secondary school certificate
- intermediate school leaving certificate
Personal requirements:
- Spatial awareness
- A meticulous and precise approach to work
- Quick on the uptake
Opportunities for further training:
- Technician (m/f/d)
- University degree
Interested?
You can find all our current apprenticeship vacancies here. You’re also welcome to submit a speculative application or apply for a school work experience placement.
Metalworking Technician (m/f/d) – specialising in assembly technology
Metalworking Technician (m/f/d) – specialising in assembly technology
As a metalworking technician specialising in assembly technology, you will use joining techniques to manufacture components, sub-assemblies and machines from individual parts. First, you will familiarise yourself with the production and assembly order and the associated documentation, such as assembly drawings and guidelines, and plan the work steps. You will then manufacture components either manually or using machinery, for example by processing sheet metal using various methods. You will assemble the components into sub-assemblies, for example by bolting them together or welding them.
Training programme:
- Duration of training: 2 years
- Training location: Lupburg
- Dual training in the workplace and at vocational college 1–2 days a week
- Vocational school location: Neumarkt
School leaving qualification:
Qualifying secondary school leaving certificate
Personal requirements:
- Attention to detail
- Technical understanding
Further training opportunities:
- Industrial Mechanic (m/f/d)
- Industrial Foreman (Metal) (m/f/d)
- Welding Specialist (m/f/d)
Interested?
You can find all our current apprenticeship vacancies here. You’re also welcome to submit a speculative application or apply for a school work experience placement.
Warehouse Logistics Specialist (m/f/d)
Warehouse Logistics Specialist (m/f/d)
As a warehouse logistics specialist, you will receive all kinds of goods and check their quantity and condition against the accompanying documents. You will organise the unloading of the goods, sort them and store them correctly in pre-allocated spaces. In doing so, you ensure that the goods are stored under optimal conditions. In the dispatch department, you plan delivery routes and determine the most cost-effective method of dispatch. You prepare deliveries, pack the goods and draw up accompanying documents such as delivery notes. You will also load lorries or containers, operate forklift trucks and secure the cargo to prevent it from slipping or spilling. Furthermore, as a warehouse logistics specialist, you will optimise the internal flow of information and materials, from procurement right through to sales.
Training programme:
- Duration of training: 3 years
- Training location: Lupburg
- Dual training programme comprising on-the-job training and 1–2 days per week at vocational college
- Vocational school location: Regensburg
School leaving qualification:
Qualifying secondary school certificate
Personal requirements:
- Accuracy
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
Further training opportunities:
- Logistics Systems Specialist (m/f/d)
- Logistics Supervisor (m/f/d)
Interested?
You can find all our current apprenticeship vacancies here. You’re also welcome to submit a speculative application or apply for a school work experience placement.
Industrial Business Administrator (m/f/d)
Industrial Business Administrator (m/f/d)
Do you enjoy working on a computer and are you also interested in liaising with customers and suppliers? If so, a career as an industrial clerk (m/f/d) is the perfect fit for you.
Industrial clerks support all business processes from a business management perspective, from initiating orders right through to customer service following order fulfilment. In addition to drafting quotations and entering orders into the IT system, this also involves obtaining quotations for purchased parts and ordering these parts so that the customer’s order can be fulfilled.
Training programme:
- Duration of training: 3 years
- Training location: Lupburg
- Dual training in the workplace and at vocational college 1–2 days a week
- Vocational school location: Neumarkt
- Rotation through various departments: Reception, Order Management, Sales, Purchasing, Human Resources, Accounts
School-leaving qualification:
Intermediate school leaving certificate with good to very good marks on the final certificate
Personal requirements:
- A meticulous and precise approach to work
- Friendly manner
- Good communication skills
Opportunities for further training:
- Business Administration Qualification (m/f/d)
- University degree
Interested?
You can find all our current apprenticeship vacancies here. You’re also welcome to submit a speculative application or apply for a school work experience placement.
BENEFITS
Why Silberhorn?
Are you still wondering whether an apprenticeship at Silberhorn is right for you? We’d be happy to show you what makes your apprenticeship at Silberhorn so unique:
Varied
As a medium-sized company, we are large and versatile enough to ensure your apprenticeship is varied, with plenty of new projects, whilst at the same time being small enough to give you plenty of time and attention.
Experienced trainers
As market leaders, we work with state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our many years of experience will guide you successfully through your training and beyond, because today’s trainees are tomorrow’s specialists.
Practical and challenging
A tailored training programme integrates the content of vocational school with our in-house projects. Right from the start, you’ll be right at the heart of things rather than just watching from the sidelines, and you’ll be significantly further ahead than other vocational school classes.
Team spirit
With us, you’ll be involved not only in your work but also in events and outings. Fun is guaranteed.
Take-over guarantee
We have been providing training for more than 20 years, having trained 100 successful apprentices across six trades to date. A role is already firmly lined up for you once you’ve completed your training, regardless of how you wish to develop your career.
What’s the best thing about our training programme at Silberhorn? The friendly, family-like atmosphere and the close relationship with the trainers, the sense of camaraderie within the company, and the certainty that you’re learning a trade with a future here.
School Pupil Work Experience
at Silberhorn
Still not sure which apprenticeship to choose?
Find your dream job by getting a taste of what it’s like to work in one of our various apprenticeship roles. As well as our trainers, our apprentices will also give you fascinating insights into their respective professions. Our taster placements are available during the holidays or even whilst you’re still at school (organised through your school).
Send us a speculative application via our online application form, including a covering letter stating your preferred dates, your CV and your most recent school report! If you have any questions about the work experience placement, we’re happy to help!
