Apprentice Industrial Mechanic: Hands-on Growth

AKG Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH; Hofgeismar; On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heat transfer solutions company is seeking an Apprentice Industrial Mechanic for a 3.5-year program starting on September 1, 2026. This opportunity involves hands-on training to build and maintain mechanical and electronic systems, requiring strengths in mathematics, technology, and physics. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school certificate and a passion for problem-solving. This role promises career growth and stability in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Strengths in mathematics, technology, and physics.
• Commitment, diligence, and reliability.
• Passion for hands-on problem solving in free time.

Responsibilities

• Build mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
• Join individual parts by welding, bolting, or riveting.
• Machine metals using various tools and machines.
• Gain knowledge in maintenance, repair, and servicing.
• Identify and resolve faults and malfunctions.
• Install control software.

Skills

Mathematics

Technology

Physics

Manual skills

Technical understanding

Education

Secondary school certificate or technical university entrance qualification

Job description

The AKG Group has been a specialist in the field of heat transfer since 1919. With currently more than 3,000 employees at 14 locations in Europe, America, and Asia, the company develops and manufactures high-quality components and systems for a wide range of applications and industries. Here in Hofgeismar, you can expect highly qualified training, exciting tasks, and excellent future prospects.

For the apprenticeship start on September 1, 2027, we are looking for an Apprentice Industrial Mechanic (f/m/d).

Production

During your 3.5-year apprenticeship, you will:

• Build mechanical, electrical, and electronic components and assemble them into complex modules and systems
• Join individual parts by welding, bolting, or riveting
• Machine metals using various tools and machines, including turning, drilling, milling, and welding
• Gain knowledge in carrying out maintenance, repair, and servicing work on machines and equipment
• Learn how to systematically identify and resolve faults and malfunctions
• Install and commission control software
• Learn about occupational safety and quality assurance

What we require from you

• A secondary school certificate (Realschule / intermediate level) or a (technical) university entrance qualification
• Strengths in mathematics, technology, and physics
• Manual skills, technical understanding, and a passion for hands-on problem solving in your free time
• Commitment, diligence, and reliability

At AKG, we focus on continuity rather than fluctuation – with secure jobs and genuine opportunities for development.

Team spirit that connects

Collaboration on equal terms and strong teamwork – we all pull together.

Technology that inspires

Our products are known worldwide for their quality and innovation – that makes us proud and motivates us.

Career growth on site

At Hofgeismar, you don’t just work – you grow. Internal development and promotion opportunities are part of our culture.

Stability with purpose

Many employees have been with us for years – because here, job security goes hand in hand with meaningful work.

Local impact, global reach

From Hofgeismar, we support customers world-wirde– with high-tech solutions and local expertise.

In our FAQ section, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about applying, starting and working at AKG. To help you quickly find what you are interested in, we have sorted all the information clearly into categories.

AKG operates across a wide range of industries and applications. Our solutions are used in construction machinery, agricultural and forestry equipment, automotive systems, energy technologies, wind power, rail and aviation, as well as many industrial applications. Across all these sectors, our Cooling and Thermal Management solutions ensure reliable, efficient, and long-lasting performance.

The AKG Group employs more than 3,000 people worldwide at multiple locations. Our employees are the foundation of our success — their commitment, expertise, and teamwork drive innovation and quality every day.

Yes, AKG is an independent family-owned company, now managed by the third generation. This strong family foundation ensures long-term stability, reliability, and a culture based on trust and responsibility.

AKG is committed to environmentally responsible production and resource efficiency. Our products help reduce energy consumption and emissions in numerous industries.