Apprenticeships at Bock Maschinenbau — your start in engineering
Start your apprenticeship at one of the most capable steel and special machine building companies in southern Germany — in 73547 Lorch, Ostalbkreis, easily reached from Schwäbisch Gmünd, Aalen, Göppingen and the greater Stuttgart area. Modern technology, real projects, personal mentorship and excellent prospects of a permanent position.
We train apprentices in several metalworking and commercial trades — hands-on with state-of-the-art technology instead of practice pieces.
Real projects from day one
Special machine building and one-off pieces are our daily business — you work on real large components, not mass-production routine.
Personal mentorship
In our family business you are not a number: fixed contacts, small apprentice groups and experienced specialists who pass on their craft in person.
Excellent prospects of a permanent position
We train apprentices in order to keep them: a long-term working relationship is our goal. With good performance, the prospects of being taken on are excellent.
State-of-the-art machine park
Over 20 machines across 14,000 m² of production area, including 7 CNC machining centres, plus certified welding technology to DIN EN 1090-2 EXC3 — from metre-high steelwork to precision components weighing tonnes. You learn on equipment and tasks you will not find everywhere.
Ostalbkreis / greater Stuttgart area location
73547 Lorch in the Remstal valley — easily reached from Schwäbisch Gmünd, Aalen, Göppingen and Stuttgart.
We train the skilled professionals of tomorrow
For 63 years Bock Maschinenbau has been manufacturing large-scale steel structures and special machine building components in Lorch for customers across Europe. To keep it that way, we train our own next generation — the skilled professionals of tomorrow.
Custom fabrication is on our agenda every day: plenty of variety, fascinating insights and challenges that let you grow professionally and personally. As a family business, you are not a number here: you work in an interdisciplinary, international team with flat hierarchies and a family atmosphere — and with a machine park and special tooling hardly any other company in the region can offer.
Steel construction and custom fabrication serve many industries — crane building, vehicle construction, plant engineering and offshore. That makes your trade future-proof: crisis-resistant craftsmanship instead of a monoculture, with excellent prospects in the Stuttgart region and throughout southern Germany.
The apprenticeships we offer
Your apprenticeship at Bock — technical or commercial. Full details and the application form come with every trade:
Open position
CNC Machinist (m/f/d)
Setting up and operating state-of-the-art CNC machining centres — large-part machining on milling machines, boring mills and lathes.
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Christine Bock
Head of Finance & HR
For applications and HR matters as well as invoices, payments and commercial questions.
We train in order to keep people on: a financially healthy family business for over 60 years — with excellent chances of being taken on after graduation for those who perform well.
Holiday pay & bonus payments
Performance-based pay plus holiday pay and special bonuses.
30 days of holiday a year
A full 30 days of paid leave every year — real time to recharge, easy to plan.
Pension & capital-forming benefits
We think ahead: a company pension scheme and employer-subsidised capital-forming savings benefits.
Commuting allowance
A subsidy towards travel costs — for a relaxed commute within the region.
Company celebrations & team spirit
Christmas parties and shared celebrations — here, team spirit is something we celebrate too.
Frequently asked questions about apprenticeships
Which apprenticeships does Bock Maschinenbau offer?
In Lorch, Bock Maschinenbau trains CNC machinists (m/f/d), structural metalworkers (m/f/d) and industrial clerks (m/f/d). Which trades are currently advertised is shown on the respective apprenticeship page.
When does the apprenticeship at Bock start?
The apprenticeship usually starts in September. It is best to apply early — ideally about a year before your desired starting date.
What are the requirements for an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering?
More important than grades are an interest in technology and metal, manual skill, reliability and motivation. For the commercial apprenticeship, organisational talent and enjoying work with numbers and people count. The exact requirements are listed on the respective job page.
Where does Bock train — which region?
The training location is our production site in 73547 Lorch, Ostalbkreis, in the Remstal valley. It is easily reached from Schwäbisch Gmünd, Aalen, Göppingen, Welzheim and the entire greater Stuttgart area.
How does the application for an apprenticeship work?
The quickest way is our quick application — contact details are enough for the first step, and you can attach documents such as your CV and school reports as a PDF. In the form, select the apprenticeship you are aiming for.
Are there prospects of a permanent position after the apprenticeship?
We train apprentices in order to keep them: a long-term working relationship is our goal. With good performance and corresponding development within the company, the prospects of being taken on are excellent. Bock is a stable, family-run company with a long-term perspective.
Ready for your apprenticeship at Bock?
No lengthy cover letter required — your contact details are enough for the first step. We will get back to you.
