The company building of MAPAL WWS GmbH in Pforzheim

MAPAL WWS GmbH & Co. KG

Member of the MAPAL Group, Pforzheim

With over 17,000 square metres of floor space, MAPAL in Pforzheim represents the world’s largest and most modern manufacturing facility for PCD tools. 470 employees, including over 30 trainees, develop cutting tools fit for the future using polycrystalline diamond cutting materials. 

Around 50 kilometres from Stuttgart, in the eighth largest city in Baden-Württemberg, the teams here set technological standards for the quality level of today and tomorrow – worldwide.


Become a Part of the Team

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​​​​​​​We look forward to your application!


Employee Benefits in Pforzheim

Enjoying a good work-life balance, having an attractive working environment and participating in forward-looking training opportunities – we share your view of modern working.
​​​​​​​We offer our employees the following benefits.

Employee uniform
It is important to us that our employees identify with the company. This includes uniform work clothing that we make available to our employees.
Barrier-free workplace
We are actively committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. For example, colleagues from the Council of Employees with Disabilities look after the special interests of people with disabilities, support them and provide them with advice.
Company pension plan
We support our employees in building up an additional pension plan in order to be able to close any pension gap that may arise in retirement. For all employees, we also offer a monthly allowance for capital-forming payments.
Training

During the induction phase, our team mentors are on hand to offer support as you settle into your role.

Our Teams play a huge part in the growth and success of MAPAL Ltd. Various support and training is given, so each individual can continue to grow their expertise and careers within MAPAL. 

The offerings of yearly Apprenticeships are important to the company to introduce careers within the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors and ignite a long-term aspiration with MAPAL and our customers.

Company car possible
Our employees receive a company car, depending on their position and tasks.
Flexible working hours

Space for personal commitments: As far as possible, our employees can decide for themselves when they start and finish work. Of course, this is done in consultation with the respective department and the other colleagues there. 

Employees working in shifts, trainees, interns and holiday workers work fixed hours because of their dependence on other employees. 

Health measures

We encourage our employees to be healthy. Specialists from the occupational health service advise and support our employees in order to prevent and treat illnesses. They also offer various preventive examinations.

We’re also happy to support sporting activities employees take up outside the workplace. For example, we pay part of the entry fees for various swimming, running and cycling competitions or provide you with team clothing.

On top of this, our employees can attend seminars and workshops on the topics of ergonomics at the workplace, exercise, nutrition and stress management.

Good transport links
Our sites are conveniently situated and easy to reach by bus, train or car.
Intranet & Internet
Digital support as well: During break times, employees are allowed to use the Internet for private purposes, as private matters can also be important and urgent.
As well as this, they will find a wealth of information, services and opportunities for successful collaboration with and at MAPAL on our Intranet pages.
JobBike
We offer our employees the opportunity to lease a high-quality bicycle or pedelec. The conditions are favourable because the monthly instalments are financed by deferred compensation. This saves taxes. The bike can be used both for commuting to work and for leisure. At the end of the three-year leasing period, the bike can be returned or taken over at its residual value.
Canteen & food allowances
Our employees can choose between varied and freshly pre-pared meals in the company canteen. We subsidise lunch.
Events for employees

Our company has grown as a family business – and we feel just like a big family. That’s why we also want to celebrate together. Depending on the site, there are summer festivals, for example, or even our annual Christmas market. Our MAPAL Football World Cup or European Championship takes place every two years, bringing together colleagues from various sites across Germany and abroad.

Some events are only for employees, others are open to relatives and visitors. 
We are one MAPAL and recognise the achievements of our employees: That is why we honour long-serving colleagues once a year during a special celebration and also like to invite our retirees.

Discounts for employees

In the MAPAL Fanshop, our employees can purchase high-quality workwear, clothing for leisure time, practical items for everyday use and a constantly growing range of items for fans of the company. 

They also get exclusive discounts on travel, fashion, technology and much more. The monthly changing offers can be viewed directly on the Intranet via an online platform or via the corresponding app.

Mobile working
We make room for flexibility. That is why our employees also have the option of working on the go if required.
Parking lot
Our employees can park their vehicles or bicycles on our premises free of charge. There are plenty of places available.
Catering facilities

In our company canteen we offer a wide range of hot lunches, which are served to employees in meal trays. Food that employees bring in themselves can also be freshly heated. In the bright and spacious rooms, there is an opportunity to talk to colleagues during the main meal times.
In addition, snack and beverage vending machines are available throughout the company buildings.

Water dispenser
Modern water dispensers are installed at central locations throughout the company premises. There you can tap freshly treated tap water at any time, either carbonated or non-carbonated. Use of the water dispensers is free of charge.
Further Training & Further Development

You have the opportunity to advance in your training with us at any time. We’re happy to support you in this. For instance, by “attending” the MAPAL Academy. Here you’ll find professional, social and intercultural programme concepts and seminar formats, which we have developed for the entire MAPAL Group and which are running at your site. This makes the learning content up-to-date and of high quality.

Whether it be learning languages, understanding our products better or progressing in terms of technology: Extensive training programmes keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date – regardless of the level you’re currently at in your career.

We stand for consistent further development and lifelong learning. The skills, expertise and motivation of our employees make us what we are: a reliable and innovative technology partner for our customers.


We look forward to hearing from you!

  • Oliver Gehm

    Professionals. graduates
    Phone: +49 7231 9663-2581
    oliver.gehm@mapal.com

  • Joachim Nasswetter

    Pupils, apprentices, students
    Phone: +49 7231 9663-2768
    joachim.nasswetter@mapal.com

  • Stefanie Gügel

    Pupils, apprentices, students
    Phone: +49 7231 9663-2765
    ​​​​​​​stefanie.guegel@mapal.com




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