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Only about 50 people in Germany start this apprenticeship each year. You could be one of them.

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~50
Apprentices nationwide
3.5
Years of training
100%
Retention rate
1210+
Instruments

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Two Paths. One Goal.

Chirurgiemechaniker – Precision craftsmanship at the workbench
3.5 Years

Chirurgiemechaniker
(Surgical Instrument Mechanic)

From raw material to surgical instrument. Learn one of the rarest professions in the world.

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Office Management – Modern office in medical technology
3 Years

Office Management
Specialist (m/f/d)

The command center behind precision. International, organized, versatile.

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Chirurgiemechaniker – Surgical Instrument Mechanic (m/f/d)

3.5 years dual apprenticeship · Vocational school in Tuttlingen

Only about 50 young people across all of Germany begin this apprenticeship each year. You will learn to manufacture surgical instruments from scratch – from raw stainless steel to a polished, ready-to-use OR instrument. Dual training in our workshop and at the vocational school in Tuttlingen, the world capital of surgical instruments.

What you will learn

  • Milling, turning, grinding and polishing of stainless steel and titanium
  • Laser welding and heat treatment
  • Surface finishing and coating
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    Quality control under the microscope
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    Assembly, adjustment and functional testing
  • Operation of state-of-the-art 5-axis CNC machines

Requirements

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    Secondary school diploma (Hauptschule or Realschule)
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    Interest in precision work and technology
  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Patience and attention to detail
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    Good grades in math and physics are helpful

Career prospects

Master craftsman, technician or university degree. Made-in-Germany surgical instruments are in demand worldwide – your skills will open doors around the globe.

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Office Management Specialist (m/f/d)

3 years dual apprenticeship

Behind every surgical instrument there is not just craftsmanship, but also organization, communication and logistics. As an office management specialist, you are the backbone of our company – with international client contact and insight into the medical technology industry.

What you will learn

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    Order processing and client communication (international clients!)
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    Accounting and bookkeeping
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    Logistics coordination and shipping
  • Quality management documentation (ISO 13485)
  • 📣
    Marketing support and HR administration

Requirements

  • 🎓
    Intermediate school diploma or Abitur
  • 📋
    Strong organizational skills
  • 💬
    Communication skills and teamwork ability
  • 🇬🇧
    Basic English proficiency
  • 💻
    MS Office skills

Career prospects

Office management, export, quality management or further education as a certified specialist. In an international environment, many paths are open to you.

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Your Journey

3.5 Years. A Masterpiece.

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01

Fundamentals

You learn the basics of metalworking. Step by step, you develop a feel for the material and the precision required.

Filing Sawing Turning Milling
02

Specialization

CNC programming, grinding and polishing at the highest level. You work on real instruments.

CNC 5-axis Grinding Polishing Mirror finish
03

Advanced Training

Laser welding, assembly and quality control under the microscope. You work independently.

Laser welding Assembly Microscope QC ISO 13485
3.5

Final Exam & Employment

The home stretch: Your journeyman's piece and the direct transition to a permanent position at MICROQORE MEDICAL.

Journeyman's piece Final exam 100% retention
Stainless steel processing in the workshop

From Raw Material to
Surgical Instrument.

The future of surgery lies in your hands.

Your Future Team

The People Behind the Precision.

From day one, you are part of the team. Meet the colleagues who will guide you on your journey.

Ingo Müller

Ingo Müller

Trainer – Chirurgiemechaniker

Michaela Weh

Michaela Weh

Trainer – Office Management

Brian Fürderer
Jennifer Fürderer
Suzana Günther
Melanie Sendner
Ingo Müller
Michaela Weh
Surgical instruments made of stainless steel
Quality control under the microscope
Modern CNC manufacturing
Young team in a modern workshop

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