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Learn from the best, be among the best

In the textile technician apprenticeship, you will learn everything you need to know about the production, design and use of textiles. This includes operating machines used in textile processing, as well as drawing and making samples and quality control.

Since Lenzing Plastics is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of technical textiles, we can give you real insider knowledge in this area. In our in-house research and development department, we are constantly working on optimizing our textiles and fulfilling special orders for customers all over the world. So you certainly won’t get bored with this apprenticeship.

Tasks and challenges as textile technician

Setting up, testing, maintaining, cleaning, repairing, commissioning, controlling and operating textile machines such as weaving, embroidery, knitting, spinning and warp knitting machines.
Inspect produced fabrics for quality and workmanship
Identify and eliminate causes of faults on machines and textile products

Collaborate on product developments and innovations
Ideas for trade fairs and customer marketing
Customer service and support for application-related questions and complaints
Record and document technical data on work processes and work results

Details about the apprenticeship

Locations: Lenzing

Apprenticeship period: 3½ years

Working hours: Mainly day shift or flextime (shift work or external customer visits also possible)

Advancement opportunities: Foreman, customer service representative, foreman, manager in middle or higher positions

Vocational school: Per apprenticeship year, 10 weeks of vocational school in block with boarding school accommodation, Dornbirn vocational school

Further training opportunities: Master craftsman school, professional and personal further training and much more.

As one of the world's leading companies in the field of technical textiles, we can claim with a clear conscience: your apprenticeship at Lenzing Plastics will give you the opportunity to learn from the best and become one:r of the best.