Career examples at Ketterer

My way at Ketterer

Education and study

On September 1st, 2009, my new phase of life began with my Plus course at Ketterer, in cooperation with Furtwangen University. At the same time, I completed an apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic and studied mechanical engineering. Normally, 7 years would be provided for training and studies, with Studium Plus you have the opportunity to achieve both within 4.5 years.

Back then, I got the first advertised Studium Plus position at Ketterer. It was a new and positive experience for the company as well as for me.

First position and promotion

In February 2014 the time had finally come. I had my skilled worker certificate and the engineer in my pocket. Then I got a job as a designer at Ketterer. After a few months as a designer, I was offered the position of project manager in development in November 2014, which I naturally accepted with thanks and pride. I have worked with this position to this day and I still enjoy it as much as it did at the beginning.

In addition, I am jointly responsible for the Studium Plus students in the Ketterer training team and I have managerial responsibility for our CAD department.

What do I particularly like about the Ketterer company?

What I like most about Ketterer is the freedom of choice in my position and my colleagues. You can laugh with them and I enjoy coming to work day after day.

My way at Ketterer 

March 2010 

This year I found work as a temporary worker in assembly. There used to be only one assembly, now we have three departments. I started in March and only three months later I was asked if I would like a permanent position. Since I enjoy assembling gears and complicated mechanisms, I immediately accepted.

December 2014 

After a few years as an assembly worker, I was asked if I would like to take on the duties of an island representative. Some time later I was even offered to work as a foreman. I was happy to accept both responsibilities and, thanks to the large department, ultimately also filled both roles. Ketterer has always supported me in this career.

March 2016 to April 2017

I had heard that the industrial foreman is possible without training in industry. Accordingly, I tried to find the opportunity to take this path, and the company gave me the opportunity to do so.

At first it was planned that I would continue to work as a foreman until the training to become a master craftsman was completed. Ultimately, I got the job as a master craftsman earlier and now experience practice and theory at the same time.

2018

I have also been a member of the works council since April 2018 and I am active as the deputy chairman of the works council.

I will probably finish my master craftsman apprenticeship in spring 2019, but I would like to continue my education and learn more afterwards. Thanks to my commitment, my organizational talent and my planning skills, the position suits me perfectly and the work is a lot of fun. It doesn't matter how much work I have to do: the pleasant working atmosphere and the support from colleagues and superiors mean that even the greatest challenges can be mastered.

Just as I have received constant support in my career, I would also like to do it to my employees. I would also like to encourage and support those who have potential so that they themselves - but also the company - can benefit from it.

What do I particularly like about the Ketterer company?

The promotion of every employee who wants to develop and train himself further.