Do you want more than just a mundane job? Our company not only offers top training, but real career prospects for the future. From the first day, you’ll be taking a deep dive into your specific field, assuming responsibility and becoming part of a strong team.
Are you curious about what you can expect? This blog post gives you the inside scoop on our five apprenticeships in Hart bei Graz and Leoben. If you’d rather get all the information in person, come visit us at our Open Day or at the BeSt & S-Bim event at the Messe Graz fairgrounds.
Our apprenticeship program offers: First-class training. Numerous benefits. A wealth of experiences
As a state-honored training company, we have over 30 years of experience in providing apprenticeship training. You will train to become a top specialist and once you have completed your apprenticeship, all doors are open to you in our company. Along the way, you’ll gain valuable experience and enjoy cool benefits.
Find out here what our apprentices appreciate the most:
Rotational program
Higher Education Entrance Qualification
Fit happens
Change of scenery
Lunch, latte and get together
Free ticket for public transport
Exciting international internships
Top tier skills
Your skills, your future – 5 career options
Metal technology – you are hands-on and detail-oriented
Are you curious about how precise parts can be made from metal to build machines and high-tech systems? As a metal technology apprentice, you learn how to make tools, operate machines and work with modern CNC technology.
You work directly on the workpiece with actual materials, making sure everything fits perfectly.
The decision to do an apprenticeship opened up many doors for me. I was able to complete my apprenticeship with a higher vocational diploma, participate in exciting workshops I was interested in and fully focus on my passion.
A day training for the final apprenticeship exam
| 7 a.m. | Meeting point at the training workshop. Briefing with the trainer. Then, on to the turning device to practice on the first workpiece. |
| 9 a.m. | Break. CNC programing and milling of a part. |
| Noon | Lunch break for all apprentices. MAG welding on the 3D cast iron welding table. |
| 2 p.m. | Coffee break. Time for studying important theoretical learning material. |
| 3:15 p.m. | Everyone cleans up the training workshop. |
| 4:50 p.m. | Talk with the trainer on personal progress and further steps to take. |
Mechatronics – you love to explore all things technical
Are you eager to know how machines work and move?
This apprenticeship will teach you how to build, program and service mechanical, electric and electronic systems.
You get to work with top-notch technology, solve tricky problems and make sure robots, installations and control systems run smoothly.
When I started my apprenticeship, I had no idea how much I could do and learn. Many doors initially were not only closed but also invisible to me, but this has changed now.
A day at work as a mechatronics apprentice
| 7 a.m.: | Work starts in the apprentice workshop. In an initial briefing, we discuss the tasks for today. |
| 9 a.m.: | I organize work materials and prepare my tools so I can start with my tasks. |
| 12:30 p.m.: | Lunch break. I recharge my batteries, while my colleagues and I enjoy a friendly chat. |
| 1 p.m.: | Time to crack on: I wire several mounting plates in the Electrics department. |
| 3:30 p.m.: | We tidy up and clean our work station and discuss the tasks for the next day. |
Application development – feeling at home in the world of software
Are you curious about how apps, websites and programs really work? The apprenticeship in application development teaches you how to program software, work with database and develop digital solutions. You combine technology with creativity, getting projects up and running with your code.
In the beginning, everything was new to me but our trainers have taught us everything about programing and the job of developing applications in a quick, careful and respectful way.
Monday is a fun day – at least for Tristan.
| 7:00 a.m. | Getting up to date by checking emails, MS Teams and the intranet. |
| 9:00 a.m. | Work assignment – I’m installing a login and registration feature on a website for an apprenticeship project. |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch break. While discussing the challenges in the project, Quentin helps me come up with a great idea! |
| 3:00 p.m. | Code review with my trainer and colleagues. Quickly fixing one more bug in the database. Finished, yay!. |
Industrial office administration – as a person of many talents, organization is your forte
Are you interested in not only economics, but also in technology and digital tools?
The work of industrial office administration combines both worlds: You organize orders, communicate with suppliers and work with modern systems such as SAP. In doing so, you learn a lot about production, IT and sales processes and become an important part of the team behind the scenes.
Since I started out here as an apprentice, I have been given the opportunity to try things and learn. In my first year of apprenticeship, I worked in four different departments, so I really learned a lot about the company and met many colleagues.
Today, Caroline’s rotation is in Accounting
| 7:00 a.m. | Once I turn on my laptop, the first thing I do is check my emails and MS Teams. I get up to speed on what happened over the weekend. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Now it’s down to business: I check and book invoices, which goes well. |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch break at the company cafeteria. Time to recharge and maybe have a good laugh. |
| 3:00 p.m. | I check delivery notes. What if I’m unsure about what to do next? No problem. I can always ask my colleagues and keep learning. |
| 4:00 p.m. | That’s it for today, but I’ll be ready to go again tomorrow! |
Information technology – hardware is the stuff of your dreams. You get the systems up and running
Do you enjoy getting computers up and running and solving technical issues? As an information technology apprentice, you learn to set up IT systems, provide network support and service hardware. You are the first point of contact when technical issues arise and you make sure that digitally, everything runs smoothly.
In IT, you need more than just theoretical knowledge, you also need to know how to fix things. In my first year of apprenticeship, I was already hands-on and actively helping out my team.
Providing support is like moving to the next level – advancing with every ticket
| 7:00 a.m. | First thing in the morning, I boot my computer, check my emails and get an overview of the support requests in our ticketing system. |
| 9:00 a.m. | An employee reports a problem: their laptop isn’t working. I analyze the cause and troubleshoot the laptop’s problems. |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch break. We talk about the new server racks and how we can optimize the cabling. |
| 1:00 p.m. | New hardware has arrived. I organize the transport of the containers into the office. |
| 3 p.m. | I unpack the new laptops and get them ready for the employees so they can start working with them. |
#weareknapp – join our team
What makes us different is what makes us strong. What connects us is our passion for the things we do. Diversity at KNAPP is no coincidence, it’s part of the plan. In our company, you can make a difference. With you on board, our automated warehouse solutions can make people’s lives easier, in every corner of the globe.
Have we sparked your interest?
Take a closer look at our apprenticeships or find out for yourself. Come visit us at the BeSt & S-Bim event at the Messe Graz fairgrounds from October 16–18, 2025. We are waiting for you at the KNAPP stand. Our apprentices and trainers will be happy to talk to you. By the way, entry to the trade fair is free. If you can’t meet us there, no problem. On Friday, October 24, 2025, you can visit us at our Apprentice Open Day at our company site in Hart bei Graz. You can register here.
Further reading recommendations
An exciting, innovative, solution-oriented job that our customers can’t live without – this is how Luca describes his career as a PLC Technician at KNAPP. Find out more about his job in this interview.