Kirchberger Metall is a metal construction and sheet metal business in Seebarn near Neunburg vorm Wald, founded in 1955 and now family-run by the third generation. Here you can find our current vacancies and apprenticeship positions.
Current Vacancies
We are looking for additional staff in manufacturing and installation, as well as for our online shop, and are offering apprenticeship positions as metal fabricators starting September 1, 2027. Click on a position to view the full job description.
Permanent position
Metal Fabricator, Welder, Metal Shop Assistant (m/f/d)
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The work of a metal fabricator is varied and diverse. We fabricate railings, stairs, canopies, balconies, fences, gates, and more from a range of metals, and install them on site at customers’ premises. Each custom-made piece is produced to the customer’s specifications and to high quality standards. As a metal fabricator, you will work from technical drawings and as part of a team.
Your responsibilities
- Fabrication of metalwork products and sheet metal processing
- Fabrication from technical drawings
- Manufacturing processes including welding, grinding, machining, and forging
- Operating modern machinery
- Installing metalwork products on site at customers’ premises
- Transport and logistics in metal construction
- Working with various materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and titanium zinc
Requirements
- Completed vocational training as a metal fabricator
- Good manual skills
- Technical aptitude
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Class B driver’s license
What we offer
- 4.5-day workweek with no reduction in pay
- Above-standard pay, vacation pay, and Christmas bonus
- Paid overtime
- 27 days of vacation
- Annual company celebration, paid for by the company
- Employment in a future-proof profession
- Work with modern machinery and tools
- Work clothes, including laundry service
- Varied work in production and on site at customers’ premises
- Paid travel to and from off-site installations, including a meal allowance
- A supportive team, flat hierarchies, and a friendly, open, and communicative work environment
- Opportunities for further training to become a master craftsperson, technician, or welding specialist
You are welcome to start with a trial workday or internship to get to know us. Both are possible at any time. Please send your résumé and relevant certificates to info@kirchberger-metall.de or call us at 09672 926910.
Apprenticeship
Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship, Specializing in Structural Engineering (m/f/d)
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Start your apprenticeship as a metal fabricator! Over 3.5 years, you will learn everything you need for a great start to your career as a metal fabricator. The curriculum is taught through in-house vocational training, external training courses, the interim examination, and technical discussions, culminating in a project-based journeyman’s examination.
Apprenticeship start date: September 1, 2027
Key areas of training
- Fabrication of metalwork products and sheet metal processing
- Fabrication from technical drawings
- Manufacturing processes including welding, grinding, machining, and forging
- Operating modern machinery
- Installing metalwork products on site at customers’ premises
- Transport and logistics in metal construction
- Working with various materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and titanium zinc
Requirements
- Intermediate school-leaving certificate, or a good qualifying lower secondary school-leaving certificate
- Good manual skills
- Technical aptitude
- Ability to work as part of a team
What we offer you
- 4.5-day workweek with no reduction in pay
- Above-standard pay, vacation pay, and Christmas bonus
- Paid overtime
- 27 days of vacation
- Annual company celebration, paid for by the company
- Solid vocational training in a future-proof profession
- Opportunity to join us as a skilled worker after successfully completing your apprenticeship
- Work with modern machinery and tools
- Work clothes, including laundry service
- Varied work in production and on site at customers’ premises
- Paid travel to and from off-site installations, including a meal allowance
- A supportive team, flat hierarchies, and a friendly, open, and communicative work environment
- Opportunities for further training to become a master craftsperson, technician, or welding specialist
Want to find out more about the profession first? You can start with an internship or vacation job at any time. Send your application to info@kirchberger-metall.de, or call us at 09672 926910 for more information.
Permanent position
Metal Construction Technician / Master Craftsperson / Designer / Technical Drafter (m/f/d) for Online Shop and Production Planning
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Through kirchberger-metall.de, we sell metalwork products to private homeowners and commercial customers in German-speaking countries, as well as to customers abroad. We are looking for a metal construction technician, metal construction master craftsperson, designer, or technical drafter to work on our online shop and production planning, combining metal construction expertise with a passion for customer contact and digital tools, and eager to help shape the shop. You will work on site with us in Seebarn, not in production. Customer communications can also be handled from home or remotely.
Start date: Immediately
Your responsibilities
- Advising and supporting our online shop customers: customer communication is a major part of this role
- Preparing quotes for customers in consultation and coordination with suppliers
- Production planning for orders from the online shop
- Developing new products for the online shop
- Coordination with production, suppliers, and other departments within the company
- As a secondary responsibility: technical planning and CAD design using HiCAD
Your profile
- Qualification as a metal construction technician, metal construction master craftsperson, designer, or technical drafter
- Experience in planning and production preparation for metal structures such as railings, canopies, stairs, and entrance canopies
- Practical experience in metal construction
- Friendly manner and strong communication skills when dealing with customers
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office
- CAD skills, ideally in HiCAD, are preferred but not required
- Openness to new technologies such as AI systems, which are playing an increasingly important role in our work
- A hands-on approach and ability to work independently
- Excellent spoken and written German, as you will advise customers and coordinate with suppliers. Understanding the Bavarian dialect is helpful when speaking with customers from the region.
- Good English skills, as some of our customers are based abroad
Have you just completed your master craftsperson or technician training? We would also be pleased to receive your application.
What we offer
- €25 to €35 gross per hour, based on performance and results
- 25 to 40 hours per week, part-time or full-time by agreement
- Flexible working hours
- 30 days of vacation
- Workplace in Seebarn; customer communications can also be handled from home or remotely
- Small, flexible team focused on the online shop, with short decision-making processes
- Support from a master metal construction business founded in 1955, with around 30 employees
Please send your résumé and relevant certificates to shop@kirchberger-metall.de or call us at 09672 926910.
Working at Kirchberger Metall
We have around 30 employees: apprentices, skilled workers, master craftspersons, designers, and our office team. We fabricate railings, stairs, canopies, balconies, fences, and gates from steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and titanium zinc, mostly as custom-made pieces, and install them at customers’ premises.
Since 2024, our approximately 1,000 m² production hall has been equipped with a welding robot and an automated storage shuttle. As a specialist welding company, we are certified to DIN EN 1090 execution class EXC 2. Learn more about the company, its history, and our team on the About Us page.
Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship with Us
We have been a training company for many years. On September 1, 2026, two new apprentices began their metal fabricator apprenticeship with us, specializing in structural engineering.
What We Offer in Production and Installation
- 4.5-day workweek with no reduction in pay
- Above-standard pay, vacation pay, and Christmas bonus
- Paid overtime
- 27 days of vacation
- Annual company celebration, paid for by the company
- Work with modern machinery and tools
- Work clothes, including laundry service
- Varied work in production and on site at customers’ premises
- Paid travel to and from off-site installations, including a meal allowance
- A supportive team, flat hierarchies, and a friendly, open, and communicative work environment
- Opportunities for further training to become a master craftsperson, technician, or welding specialist
How to Apply
Send your résumé and relevant certificates to info@kirchberger-metall.de or call us at 09672 926910. Applications for the online shop position should be sent to shop@kirchberger-metall.de. If you would like to get to know us first, you can start with a trial workday, internship, or vacation job.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jobs and Apprenticeships
What positions are currently open at Kirchberger Metall?
We are looking for metal fabricators, welders, and metal shop assistants, full-time or part-time, as well as a metal construction technician, metal construction master craftsperson, designer, or technical drafter for our online shop and production planning, starting immediately. We are also offering apprenticeship positions as metal fabricators specializing in structural engineering, starting September 1, 2027.
Where will I work at Kirchberger Metall?
In production and installation, you will work in our production hall in Seebarn, at Neunburger Straße 2c, 92431 Neunburg vorm Wald, and at customers’ premises. Our installation team travels within a 150 km radius. The online shop and production planning position is also based in Seebarn, but not in production.
Can I work from home at Kirchberger Metall?
Partly. The metal construction technician, master craftsperson, designer, or technical drafter position for the online shop and production planning is based in Seebarn, but customer communications can also be handled from home or remotely.
How long does the metal fabricator apprenticeship take?
3.5 years, including an interim examination and a project-based journeyman’s examination. Applicants need an intermediate school-leaving certificate or a good qualifying lower secondary school-leaving certificate.
Can I do an internship or trial workday beforehand?
Yes. Internships, trial workdays, and vacation jobs are available at any time. Contact us by email at info@kirchberger-metall.de or by phone at 09672 926910.
What further training opportunities are available?
You can pursue further training to become a master craftsperson, technician, or welding specialist.






