Sustainable training

Apprenticeship with a green future

(Bild: voestalpine, Krone KREATIV)

Robin (17) is currently completing an apprenticeship as a mechanical engineering technician at voestalpine's international steel competence center in Linz. As a mechanical engineering technician, Robin works on machines and systems.

An interest in technology and recommendations from friends led Robin to train as a mechanical engineering technician after finishing polytechnic school in Freistadt. The 17-year-old from Neumarkt im Mühlkreis became aware of voestalpine and the training opportunities there via social media. "In the second year of my apprenticeship, I am already receiving independent orders for work that I learned at the training center, such as grinding, cutting or drilling," says Robin, who is currently working in the blast furnace operation.

Robin is currently completing his apprenticeship with Matura in Linz.(Bild: voestalpine)

His work involves the maintenance and operation of systems, most of which are already digitally controlled. After completing his apprenticeship with Matura, Robin might also want to become a master craftsman: "But I still have time for that," he says. The future will also offer exciting tasks: The first electric arc furnace powered by green electricity will be built in Linz by 2027, replacing a blast furnace and thus making a significant contribution to reducing CO² emissions.

Apprenticeship at voestalpine

Around 410 young professionals are currently being trained at the state-of-the-art training center in Linz. There are around 20 apprenticeships to choose from. All information at www.voestalpine.com/lehre