Training at MAPAL

When a compressed air hose starts whistling or an oil skimmer jams in the plant, he's usually already on his way. As an apprentice industrial mechanic at MAPAL ITS in Eppingen, Lukas Bodi has his hands full.

"My main responsibilities include maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment, as well as machining", is how Lukas describes his varied field of work. After school, he trained as a chef and spent a gap year doing voluntary work before opting to train as an industrial mechanic in 2018. During an internship, he simply realised that he really enjoyed the job and that it offered him good prospects. He then applied for an apprenticeship at MAPAL ITS in Eppingen. This site produces actuating and ISO custom tools in one of the world's largest and most modern manufacturing facilities for these kinds of products. Lukas works exclusively in the in-house production training centre and is now more firmly convinced than ever that he made the right choice. "At first, I wasn't sure whether a career in metalworking would suit me, but I was in for a nice surprise. I think this area of work is super interesting, and I was really blown away by how complex all this is – and how you are able to learn something new every single day", he enthuses.