Apprentices as the foundation for quality and innovation
Well-trained specialists are in short supply. In toolmaking, their expertise is crucial for achieving precision and driving innovation. That is why weba places great importance on professional training. The company offers young people the opportunity to learn modern metal processing from scratch while working with the latest technologies.
Apprentices don’t just gain theoretical knowledge – they are actively involved in real projects, where they can apply their skills right away. This combination of practical training and high responsibility makes the apprenticeship in metal technology – toolmaking technology a real career path with excellent prospects.
Apprenticeship fair in Steyr: Toolmaking technology in focus
The demand for this profession became clear at the first apprenticeship fair organized by the Upper Austrian Chamber of Commerce in November 2008 in Steyr. Over two days, 46 companies presented 50 trades. But only one company represented the apprenticeship in toolmaking technology: weba.
On the first day alone, 2,000 students and teachers visited the fair. At the weba booth, young visitors showed strong interest in the displayed workpieces and detailed insights into the training program. Many students even signed up directly for trial days, which led to a steady stream of interested young people visiting weba afterward – some more than once.
This positive feedback confirmed the importance of showing young people the opportunities in this highly technical and future-oriented profession.
Motivation and perspectives for young talents
At present, 16 apprentices are completing their apprenticeship in metal technology – main module toolmaking technology at weba in Steyr. The number is steadily increasing, as the company is committed to nurturing motivated and talented young people.
Motivation plays a key role: weba honors outstanding performance with financial bonuses and even international language trips. This creates an environment where apprentices not only learn their trade but also broaden their horizons and develop as individuals.
The company’s philosophy is clear – apprenticeships are not a temporary measure but a cornerstone of long-term success.
About weba Werkzeugbau:
Founded in 1982 in Dietach, Austria, weba has become a recognized specialist for forming tools in the automotive industry. With its headquarters and development center in Austria and a production site in Olomouc, Czech Republic, the company is firmly rooted in the region while operating on an international level.
Over 200 employees contribute their expertise and passion to creating tools that set standards worldwide. What sets weba apart is not only technical excellence but also the understanding that people make the difference. The knowledge, creativity, and precision of employees – especially the next generation – are the foundation on which the company builds.
For weba, the apprenticeship in metal technology – toolmaking technology is more than a training program. It is an investment in the future, ensuring that innovation, precision, and quality will continue to shape the company’s path in Austria, the Czech Republic, and beyond.
