Create Something Great: Your Path to Becoming a Metal and Bell Caster!

Are you passionate about metal, craftsmanship, and unique pieces with a history? Do you want to work on components that will last for decades or even centuries? Then an apprenticeship as a metal and bell caster is just right for you.

At the Plein Art Foundry, you’ll learn a traditional craft in which precision, experience, and responsibility play a major role. You’ll work with bronze and other metals and be involved in the production of art objects and architectural elements.

What you’ll bring to the table:

Interest in metal and craftsmanship
Technical understanding and attention to detail
Patience and a sense of responsibility
Ability to work as part of a team and reliability
physical stamina
At least a vocational qualification or a qualified secondary school diploma (Level I)

Bronzeguss in der Produktion von der Kunstgießerei für Grabmalkunst und Bronzen, Plein Bronzen

What does a metal and bell foundry do?

As a metal and bell foundry worker, you produce large and complex castings. This includes making molds, melting and casting metals, and carefully finishing the workpieces.

For us, that means:

Manufacturing and Preparing Casting Molds
Melting and Casting Bronze and Other Metals
Post-processing and inspection of cast parts
Demolding, Cleaning, and Finishing the Castings
Collaboration on projects in the fields of art, architecture, and historic preservation

Why Choose an Apprenticeship at Plein?

Here’s what you can expect from us…

Learning a rare and time-honored trade
Working on unique projects
A Fusion of Craftsmanship, Technology, and History
personalized care provided by experienced professionals
Very good career prospects after completing the training program

Do you like to pitch in?

Metal and bell foundry workers are skilled professionals in metalworking: They produce castings and oversee the entire manufacturing process—from preparing the molds and patterns to melting and casting the metal, through to finishing and quality control. In doing so, they practice a traditional craft and always pay close attention to dimensional accuracy, material properties, and safety regulations.

At our company, the metal and bell casters are the heart of production. They ensure that high-quality works of art are created from molten metal, coordinate closely with management and the subsequent production steps, and keep a close eye on the entire casting process—to ensure that our products meet the highest standards.

Drei Arbeiter in Sicherheitskleidung giessen Metal

Three workers in safety gear are pouring metal

Zwei Arbeiter in Sicherheitskleidung giessen Metal

Key Areas of the Training Program

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Metal and Bell Caster

Traditional and Modern Casting Methods
Mold Making and Preparation of Complex Castings
Handling Liquid Metal
Post-processing and Quality Control
Workplace Safety and Responsible Use of Materials

Our employees are important to us.

Secure Jobs for Generations

With us, you’ll find a job at a company that has been in business for generations. Many of our employees have been with us for decades—often even across multiple generations.

Flexible work hours and fair pay

Our working hours can be arranged individually depending on the department . We maintain an hour account, which gives you additional flexibility. Your time is valuable, so every hour you work is, of course, paid.

A family-like work environment and a strong sense of teamwork

Here, everyone works hand in hand, within flat hierarchies and in a close-knit, personal environment. Our employees’ concerns are important to us—we’re always there for them. Because their concerns are ours, too.

Customized Professional Development Opportunities

Grow with us: We’ll provide you with personalized training and professional development as needed, and of course, a thorough onboarding period.

Vacation, Company Holidays, and Breaks

We offer family-friendly summer vacations, we close between Christmas and New Year’s, and long weekends can be flexibly arranged using your time bank. In addition, scheduled breaks help you recharge.

As the length of service increases, the number of vacation days automatically increases. This means that long-term employees benefit from an ever-increasing vacation entitlement—a recognition of their loyalty.

No Shift Work & Occupational Safety

Our work schedule does not include shift work, so our employees can enjoy their free time and spend time with their families.

We prioritize the safety and health of our employees through regular training and established safety measures.

Arbeiter in Sicherheitskleidung giesst Metal

Interested?

Start your apprenticeship at Plein

Would you like to learn a unique craft with a promising future and work on projects that will last for generations? Then apply now for an apprenticeship as a metal and bell caster (m/f/d) at the Plein Art Foundry.

Then we look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Högner:

Tel +49(0)6562-96 73-15
Email monika.hoegner@plein.de