Apprenticeship as a Metal Technology Specialist – specialising in Assembly Technology (m/f/d) 2027
At addi, it takes many individual steps to turn various components into finished knitting needles & crochet hooks. As a metalworking technician specialising in assembly technology, you’ll be right at the heart of it all – ensuring that everything fits together perfectly in the end.
Do you enjoy working with your hands, are you interested in technology, and do you want to see what you’ve achieved at the end of the day? Then you’ve come to the right place.
During your apprenticeship, you will learn how finished products and assemblies are made from various individual parts. You will work both with your hands and with machines and tools.
At addi, assembly technology means, above all: precision and a delicate touch.Our knitting needles and crochet hooks are made up of various components that must be precisely machined and joined together. With our circular knitting needles, for example, the needle tips and cords are joined together – a process we affectionately refer to as ‘marrying’ them.
To ensure that our needles work perfectly later on and that the wool can glide smoothly over the joins, every millimetre counts.
During your apprenticeship, you will learn how finished products and assemblies are made from various individual parts. You will work both with your hands and with machines and tools.
At addi, assembly technology means, above all: precision and a delicate touch.Our knitting needles and crochet hooks are made up of various components that must be precisely machined and joined together. With our circular knitting needles, for example, the needle tips and cords are joined together – a process we affectionately refer to as ‘marrying’ them.
To ensure that our needles work perfectly later on and that the wool can glide smoothly over the joins, every millimetre counts.
Working at addi
addi, or rather the Selter company, is a successful family-run business with more than 100 employees, situated in the lush heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Sauerland. This is where innovation meets tradition. For although we keep both feet firmly on the ground, our minds often wander among the clouds – and that is how, ever since 1829, we have continually come up with ideas for new products and solutions, which we then successfully bring to market.
Here in our valley, we manufacture top-quality knitting needles and crochet hooks under the brand name “addi” and ship them to customers in more than 60 different countries - we therefore feel quite globalised when we can speak english, french or turkish with clients and offer various translations.
Working at addi
addi, or rather the Selter company, is a successful family-run business with more than 100 employees, situated in the lush heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Sauerland. This is where innovation meets tradition. For although we keep both feet firmly on the ground, our minds often wander among the clouds – and that is how, ever since 1829, we have continually come up with ideas for new products and solutions, which we then successfully bring to market.
Here in our valley, we manufacture top-quality knitting needles and crochet hooks under the brand name “addi” and ship them to customers in more than 60 different countries - we therefore feel quite globalised when we can speak english, french or turkish with clients and offer various translations.
What you will learn with us:
- You will learn the basics of metalworking and how to handle various materials safely.
- You will learn to understand and implement technical documentation, work instructions and production orders.
- You will machine components by hand and using various machines and tools.
- You will learn about various assembly and joining techniques.
- You will assemble individual parts and sub-assemblies to create finished addi products.
- You will learn how to check dimensions and quality characteristics and to document the results.
- You’ll gain an insight into our various production areas and learn about the entire journey our products take.
- You will learn how to operate, look after and maintain machinery and work equipment correctly.
What you should bring along:
- A secondary school leaving certificate, an intermediate school leaving certificate or an equivalent qualification
- An interest in technology and practical, hands-on activities
- Manual dexterity and good fine motor skills
- Attention to detail and a keen eye for quality
- Reliability and a sense of responsibility
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- An interest in maths, technology and practical work
What you should bring along:
- A secondary school leaving certificate, an intermediate school leaving certificate or an equivalent qualification
- An interest in technology and practical, hands-on activities
- Manual dexterity and good fine motor skills
- Attention to detail and a keen eye for quality
- Reliability and a sense of responsibility
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- An interest in maths, technology and practical work
What we offer you:
- A family-run business that cares about its staff
- Good team atmosphere
- Holiday and Christmas bonus
- Health bonus
- E-bike leasing
- Corporate Benefits
- Fitness programme with qualified trainers
- Employee app
- Monatlich stattfindende Betriebsgespräche
- Care guides as contact persons
- "You" culture throughout the company
What we offer you:
- A family-run business that cares about its staff
- Good team atmosphere
- Holiday and Christmas bonus
- Health bonus
- E-bike leasing
- Corporate Benefits
- Fitness programme with qualified trainers
- Employee app
- Monatlich stattfindende Betriebsgespräche
- Care guides as contact persons
- "You" culture throughout the company
Facts about the apprenticeship as a metalworking technician – specialising in assembly technology:
Duration of training: 2 years
Relevant vocational school:
- Lüdenscheid, Berufskolleg für Technik
Departments/Areas of activity:
- Production and assembly
- Preparation and processing of components
- Assembly of sub-assemblies and products
- Machinery and plant operation
- Quality control
- Care and maintenance of work equipment and machinery
We look forward to your application.
Please send an email with the usual documents in a PDF file to:
Gustav Selter GmbH & Co.KG
z. Hd. Lukas Kirmes
Tel: 02352-9781-73
Hauptstraße 2-6 / 58762 Altena
