The promotion of young researchers is of particular importance to us. We regularly hire apprentices for the apprentice training as a food technician. Food technicians manufacture a wide range of food or prepare the production of food. They are responsible for the entire production process. Since 2008 this apprenticeship has been a recognized profession. The training takes 3.5 years. The teaching is carried out in the vocational schools in Wels and is blocked for 10 weeks a year. At the request of the apprentice, it is also possible to combine the training with a higher school certificate, extending the apprenticeship for 6 more months.
Food technologist
- select the raw materials,
- check the quality of raw materials,
- take care of proper storage of raw materials and produced products,
- fix errors of the machines.
- check the quality of the finished products,
- ensure compliance with the safety and hygiene regulations.
Key skills
- team player
- communication skills
- oroblem-solving ability
- carefulness
- flexibility
The training has therefore a very broad and wide field of activity:
Food technology
- knowledge of industry-specific raw materials and additives
- knowledge in the field of food chemistry and microbiology
- knowledge of the processes of the food production
- knowledge of packaging materials
- knowledge of in-house quality management
Manufacturing engineering
- preparing the production and adjustment of production facilities
- operating the automation systems
- operating the filling systems and packaging systems
- detect and fix errors of machines
- knowledge in the area of measurement and control technology
- organising of quality controls
- documentation of the work results
We expect from interested trainees:
- a successful school-leaving certificate
- very good knowledge of mathematics
- interested in physics/chemistry/biology
- possibly first knowledge of dietetics
- team-oriented, eager to learn and committment