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Find your paSMSion Start your career with us: If you have a passion for technology, enjoy working in a team, take delight in achieving good results, and perhaps would like to spend some time abroad – our apprenticeship programs offer you exciting and diverse opportunities. SMS group offers you interesting challenges and insights into the diversity of a globally active plant construction and mechanical engineering company. More Apprenticeship instead of study You realize that studying is not the right thing for you? Too dry, too theoretical, too anonymous? An apprenticeship with us is multifaceted, practical and versatile - and the springboard for your career.  Simply apply via our career portal. GO TO CAREER PORTAL Industrial apprenticeships Mission beginSMS Hybrid mechatronics (m/f/d) Plant mechanic (m/f/d) Electronics technician (m/f/d) Industrial mechanic (m/f/d) Mechatronics technician (m/f/d) Machining mechanic (m/f/d) Mission beginSMS In the field of industrial apprenticeships, we will train you in our modern workshops in Hilchenbach and Mönchengladbach. Here you will work in the fields of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, and microcomputer technology, and gain practical experience on CNC machines or high-quality technical equipment right from the start. Technical apprenticeships ChooSMSe your way Technical product designer (m/f/d) ChooSMSe your way As a budding technical product designer, on our draftsmanship course you will learn how machines are designed on modern computer systems.  Step by step, you will become familiar with all aspects of development – including the computer-aided design process and the selection of suitable materials. Commercial apprenticeships Create your SMStory IT specialist Application Development (m/f/d) IT specialist System integration (m/f/d) Industrial clerk (m/f/d) Commercial specialist for digitalization management (m/f/d) Create your SMStory In our commercial and specialist IT roles, you will gain comprehensive practical knowledge in around 20 departements. We really value the concept of taking what we have learned and applying it in practice. As a result, our trainees are constantly given opportunities to work actively and independently on projects and orders. Train and study Are you interested in mechanical and plant engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or business administration – in both theory and practice? Then you can choose to either study after a reduced period of vocational training or take a course of study while you train, allowing you to prepare perfectly for a career in industry! With this dual qualification under your belt, you will be ready to take on the wide range of diverse tasks in your job. DOWNLOAD FULL PROFILE READ FULL PROFILE Now take the next step! Ready for impreSMSive projects? Visit our career portal for an overview of all current vacancies worldwide at SMS group. GO TO CAREER PORTAL Our team Our training team in Mönchengladbach, and Hilchenbach is looking forward to receiving your application. We are on hand to help you on your way. If you have any questions, simply speak to us! That’s us! Fee Ambaum Fee Ambaum Applications Mönchengladbach & specialist internships +49 2161 350 2036 SMS group GmbH Am SMS Campus 1 41069 Mönchengladbach Germany Anja de Koster Anja de Koster Berufsbildung +49 2733 29 2506 SMS group GmbH Wiesenstraße 30 57271 Hilchenbach Germany Professional training highlights SMS group gives you a wide range of opportunities to get more out of your apprenticeship. With additional qualifications and the chance to spend some time abroad, you can gain experience that goes beyond the vocational part of your specialist area. Additional qualifications Foreign language correspondent Additive manufacturing Time spent abroad Europe – experience it while learning Worldwide training Assignments on international construction sites The German Federal Foreign Languages Contest FAQ | Apprenticeships Which vacancies are available? Which vacancies are available? Here you can find our vacancies Is there a closing date for applications? Is there a closing date for applications? We start advertising vacancies on 1 April for the following year. However, you can see whether there are still vacancies for the current year at any time. How do I apply? How do I apply? We have put together our most essential application tips for you here. What do I need for a complete application? What do I need for a complete application? Take a look at our application tips, where you will find the answers to most of your questions. Will I receive confirmation that you have received my application documents? Will I receive confirmation that you have received my application documents? Yes, you will receive a confirmation email shortly afterwards. If you feel it is taking too long, please check your spam folder. How will I be invited to an interview? How will I be invited to an interview? If you pass the online test, we will invite you by email. Here, too, you may need to check your spam folder. How long does the interview last? How long does the interview last? An interview lasts around an hour. However, it may also be shorter or longer. What should I do if I am unable to keep the appointment? What should I do if I am unable to keep the appointment? Let us know as soon as possible, ideally through your named contact person. Does SMS group reimburse the travel costs for the interview? Does SMS group reimburse the travel costs for the interview? Unfortunately, we are unable to reimburse any travel costs for the interview. How much does an apprentice earn per month? How much does an apprentice earn per month? We are guided here by the collective agreements of the metal and electrical industry in North Rhine-Westphalia, which you can view here: Collective Agreement IG Metall How many paid vacation days do apprentices get each calendar year? How many paid vacation days do apprentices get each calendar year? Each apprentice is entitled to 30 paid vacation days. How long does an apprentice work per day/week? How long does an apprentice work per day/week? You will work 7 hours a day (Mon–Fri), i.e. 35 hours a week. Application tips What you need to bear in mind when submitting your application Prepare these documents: Covering letter1 Résumé1 Your last two school reports1 Certificates of internships or other activities1 An expressive photo2 Select the apprenticeship you want under "Current job openings". Double-click on the apprenticeship to see a brief summary of the profession. Click on "Apply" at the bottom of the page. This opens the online application form. Fill out the form completely and attach the above documents. Submit your application online. We send you a confirmation of receipt. If we like your application, we’ll invite you to take a test. Then, if your test result is positive, you can personally convince us of your qualities in an interview. 1 = max. file size: 4 MB per file. Files can be in the following formats: doc, docx, pdf, rtf, ppt, pptx, jpg, xls, xlsx 2 = max. file size: 4 MB per file. Files can be in the following formats: jpg, gif