Foundry Technician Apprentice

Become a foundry technician apprentice at BIRN - and help shape the future of industry!

Do you want an exciting, craft-based education, and to be part of a large company with skilled colleagues and a network of other trainees? Then perhaps you are the one we are looking for as our new foundry technician apprentice

As a foundry technician apprentice you will be trained in both traditional craft techniques and modern technology. From steel scrap to molten metal and from traditional sand moulds to 3D scanning and robotics technology. You will gain insight into the entire manufacturing process: model making, iron melting, casting, post-processing and final inspection. In short, a combination of practical work and theory

Overview of the education

• The education lasts 3.5 years and consists of an introductory course and a total of 22 weeks of classroom stay spread over 3 main courses held at the Training Center Holstebro (UCH).

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• An apprenticeship at BIRN - one of Northern Europe’s largest foundry groups

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• Ability to tailor the education to your own interests

Read much more about the exciting possibilities of the education at www.støberitekniker.nu

What can BIRN offer

• An apprenticeship in a large company with a focus on a good working environment
• An exciting and fast-paced daily life with professional challenges
• Opportunity for exchange stays with other exciting companies
• A large team of skilled colleagues who across seniority and expertise help each other - inclusiveness and integrity.
• An education that gives you a strong professional craft background and knowledge of the entire production chain
• An apprenticeship that is aware that development is rapid and works purposefully to train skilled craftsmen and specialized employees who can operate processes and equipment
• A good canteen arrangement, pension through Industriens Pension, and PFA health insurance

Your profile

• You have drive and a desire to learn new things
• You are reliable and ready to take initiative
• You are passionate about practical work and take pride in good craftsmanship

Application

• We read applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so apply as soon as possible.
• If you have questions, please contact the training manager Morten Larsen at tel. 81 88 97 54 or email [email protected]
• Important: Due to GDPR processing, we only respond to applications received via our recruitment system. Applications sent by email will not be answered

THE COMPANY

BIRN in Holstebro is the headquarters for one of Northern Europe’s largest foundry groups with companies in Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Italy. We offer complete solutions in cast iron - from casting to machining and surface treatment. Our customers include Grundfos, Scania and Volvo.

We employ about 750 people - of which about 470 in Holstebro - and most of our production is exported to the European market.

We take responsibility - for quality, environment and each other. Our cast iron consists of 93% recycled material, and the circular mindset is an integral part of our everyday life. Our strength is our dedicated employees and collaboration across the entire group.