PRODUCTION MECHANIC<\/p><\/h1><\/div>
(specialization in profile turning, burnishing,\ngear hobbing, and assembly)<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
THE APPRENTICESHIP ROLE<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
Mechanics or production mechanics help with the construction of machines and are also involved in metal forming.<\/p>\n
They machine high-precision parts on a one-off basis or in large runs (screws, nuts, axles, shafts, etc.) and put together all sorts of mechanical elements and equipment, while also ensuring manufacturing and production installations are properly maintained. The precise nature of their work depends on the size of the business where they work and what it specializes in.<\/p>\n
At AFFOLTER, mechanics or production mechanics specialize in the following fields from their second year:<\/p>\n<\/div>
Profile turning<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Gear hobbing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Burnishing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Assembly<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
3 years<\/p>\n
of apprenticeship<\/p>\n
Based on 3 and a half days within\nthe business and 1 and a half days\nin school.<\/p>\n<\/div>
An interest in microtechnology and industry in general and the right motivation and aptitudes to succeed in this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Good team player, ability to work with precision, manual dexterity.<\/p>\n<\/div>
The ability to keep pace with a technological scene in a state of constant flux.<\/p>\n<\/div>
APPRENTICESHIPS\nAT AFFOLTER<\/p><\/h2><\/div>