Apprenticeship Program at Heinz Hänggi

Q: What is the duration of the Apprenticeship Program?
A: Between 3 and 4 years.

Q: Can you provide an overview of Heinz Hänggi’s Apprenticeship Program?
A: A Heinz Hänggi apprentice trains as a Production Mechanic, Polymechanic, or Commercial Employee and simultaneously attends vocational college one-two days per week.

• The Production Mechanic apprenticeship lasts 3 years, and specializes in basic technical knowledge (milling, drilling, grinding), stamping, fine-blanking, or tooling-maintenance.
• The Polymechanic apprenticeship lasts 4 years, and specializes in basic technical knowledge (milling, drilling, grinding), tool-making, tooling maintenance, or complex manufacturing processes.
• The Commercial Employee apprenticeship lasts 3 years, and focuses on administrative tasks in departments such as Procurement, Customer Services, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR.

Q: When do you normally recruit people to join the Apprenticeship Program?
A: We kick-off our recruiting activities one year before the apprenticeship starts. For example, the recruitment for our 2019 Apprenticeship Program will begin in August 2018.

Q: Which schools does Heinz Hänggi usually recruit from?
A: Schulhaus Büelen in Bettlach; SEK I Zentrum in Grenchen; Schulhaus Mitte und Schulhaus Dorf in Lengnau; and Zweckverband Schulkreis BeLoSe in Bellach, Lommiswil, and Selzach.

Q: How many apprentices does Heinz Hänggi typically hire each year?
A: We typically hire 3 technical apprentices (Polymechanic and Production Mechanic) each year and 1 Commercial Employee every 3 years.

Q: Who can I contact for more information?
A: To learn more about available apprenticeships at Heinz Hänggi, please contact Nicole Müller at nmueller@hanggi.com.