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Training in plastics and metal technology

For more than 70 years, agru has been a reliable and professional supplier of high-quality technical plastic products, with success all over the world. From semi-finished products to technologically optimised injection moulded parts, we offer everything from a single source and with the highest quality standards.

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With production facilities in the USA, Europe, and China, AGRU is a true global player with international success. The company is one of the world's leading full-service providers worldwide of piping systems, concrete protective liners and geomembranes, offering customised solutions in almost every industrial sector worldwide.

Your benefits at AGRU

At AGRU, dedication and motivation are rewarded! If you achieve a good or excellent result, you will receive an interesting financial bonus.

We want you to feel comfortable with us and find your place in the team. Therefore, to strengthen the team spirit, an AGRU-Apprentice-Camp is held for all new apprentices. In addition to that, there are apprenticeship trips, company outings and regular AGRU-Active-Events where you can get to know your colleagues even better. You will also receive a subsidy for the fitness studios in Bad Hall and Steyr.

What we offer

  • Apprentice monthly income in technical apprenticeships from EUR 1,000.00 gross (full-time)
  • Apprenticeship with certificate (Matura) and highly qualified supervision within the departments
  • Exceptional bonuses and events as well as special benefits for apprentices
  • A solid, secure company with high-quality products and machinery
  • A familiar and friendly working environment in one of the most modern training workshops in Upper Austria
  • Internal development opportunities at AGRU after completion of the apprenticeship
  • Hot lunch + subsidy

Here you can find all open apprenticeships at AGRU: Apprenticeship

Plastics technology

At agru, you won’t simply operate machines – you’ll become part of a dynamic and innovative production environment. In both professions, you’ll help develop modern plastic products, optimize manufacturing processes such as extrusion and injection moulding, and take responsibility for quality control. Whether you choose the 4-year apprenticeship as a Plastics Technologist or the 3-year apprenticeship as a Plastics Process Technician, agru offers you an exciting training programme with excellent career prospects.

Lehrling überwacht Fertigungsprozess an Produktionslinie mit Kunststoffbauteilen und Fördertechnik

Location: Bad Hall, Upper Austria
Vocational school: BS Steyr
Training period: 3 or 4 years

Metal Technology

As a Metal Technician, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology at agru and develop into a specialist in your chosen field. You’ll learn how to manufacture precision components, maintain machinery, and optimize production processes. You can look forward to hands-on training with excellent career prospects.

Modules:

  • Toolmaking Technology
  • Machining Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology

Apprentice holding finished workpiece in front of manufacturing equipment and machine workstation

Location: Bad Hall, Upper Austria
Vocational school: BS Steyr
Training period: 3.5 years
Double apprenticeship: You can learn Toolmaking Technology with Plastics Process Technology!

Mechatronics

Mechanics, electrical engineering and IT all in one profession? As a Mechatronics Technician, you’ll combine all three areas. At agru, you’ll specialize in Automation Technology, learning how modern machines and automated systems are built, controlled and kept running.

Lehrlinge prüfen elektrische Verbindungen und Messwerte an einem technischen Versuchsaufbau

Location: Bad Hall, Upper Austria
Vocational school: BS Steyr / BS Attnang
Training period: 4 years

Surface Technology

Looking to make things look better? At agru, your training offers much more. As a Surface Technician, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all production processes in surface technology, including electroplating and powder coating, materials flow, laboratory work and quality assurance. As part of your training, you can also choose between three specializations: Mechanical Surface Technology, Electroplating and Powder Coating.

Apprentice inspecting metal profiles in production hall during manufacturing and quality control

Location: Waldneukirchen, Upper Austria
Vocational school: BS Ferlach
Training period: 3.5 Years

Process Technology

Process Technicians know what needs to be done! During your apprenticeship, you’ll learn how manufacturing machines work, with the goal of optimizing both the products and the production process.

You’ll regularly take product samples, test them using specialized measuring methods, and plan work steps, equipment and processes. To do this, it’s important to be able to understand electrical and maintenance plans as well as technical documentation in general.

Apprentice working on technical training equipment, connecting pneumatic tubes on a training panel

Location: Bad Hall, Upper Austria
Vocational school: BS Attnang-Puchheim
Training period: 3.5 Years

Operational Logistics

Are you communicative and enjoy working with customers and colleagues? As a Logistics Management Assistant, you’ll be the link between suppliers and customers. Warehousing is a particularly important area in industry. You’ll be responsible for keeping delivery and storage times as well as shipping costs as low as possible, while always keeping track of the bigger picture. Together with other warehousing specialists, you’ll help increase the company’s efficiency and gain insights into departments such as purchasing, goods receiving, production, export and finance.

 

 

Apprentice transporting loaded pallet with pallet truck through warehouse with stored boxes and palletized goods

Location: Bad Hall, Upper Austria
Vocational school: BS Ried im Innkreis
Training period: 3 Years

 

IT Technology

Is IT your passion? As an IT Technician, you’ll set up, install, configure, test and maintain electronic data processing systems. Your training covers computer hardware and peripheral devices such as printers, scanners and fax machines, as well as operating systems, networks, interfaces and bus systems. You’ll also replace hard drives in storage systems such as NAS and SAN, upgrade PCs with RAM, graphics cards and network cards, and install a wide range of software.

Apprentice working on control cabinet, connecting electrical wiring inside a technical system

Location: Bad Hall, Upper Austria
Vocational school: BS Linz 2
Training period: 4 years

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Technicians are ready for any challenge! During your apprenticeship, you’ll learn how a wide range of electrical and electronic systems work and strive to improve their performance and reliability. You’ll regularly carry out equipment inspections, use specialized measuring methods, and plan repair and maintenance work. It’s essential to be able to understand circuit diagrams, maintenance plans and other technical documentation. You’ll be the driving force behind safe and efficient electrical engineering!

Apprentice working on manufacturing equipment with open access doors, technical parts and tools visible

Location: Bad Hall, Upper Austria
Vocational school: BS Attnang-Puchheim
Training period: 3.5 years