Förderverein Ausbildung für moderne Natursteinausbildung in Eichstätt e.V.

We provide innovative impulses for modern, up-to-date training in the natural stone industry. Together with supporters and sponsors, we strengthen the location and the job profile of the natural stone mechanic. 

We support training as a natural stone mechanic at the Eichstätt State Vocational School: state-of-the-art machinery and a unique mix of theoretical and practical instruction make this training so attractive. 

In order to cover the widest possible range of different technologies, a number of large machines, a modern water treatment plant and a grinding hall with manual workstations are located here. The center of the machinery represents a large 5-axis, CNC sawing and machining center. In addition, 3D water jet technology, CNC wire sawing technology and a modern automatic edging machine are used. The equipment is supplemented by generous EDP workstations for work preparation. The machine equipment is thus on nationwide outstanding position. 

Activities:

• Presentation and contact platform for our members 
• Funding of vocational day trips to natural stone companies and quarries 
• Advertising measures for training as a natural stone mechanic 
• Qualification opportunities for students: Forklift course, CNC certificate

Training as a natural stone mechanic

The job at a glance: Natural stone mechanics specializing in machine processing technology process natural stone using machines and equipment. In addition, they carry out special processing techniques and assemble components.

The training at a glance: Natural stone mechanic in the field of machine processing technology is a 3-year recognized training profession in the industry

Also outside the own four walls delight us design objects made of natural stone in gardens, on public squares and not least as graves. We natural stone mechanics produce all this and more for you. From quarrying in the quarry to processing and installation.

Divided into the specialties of stonemasonry technology, grinding technology and machine processing technology, we offer you precision, expertise and professional competence!

Fabrication technology learning field:

• Flooring
• Interior wall
• Facade
• Solid workpieces
• Graves
• Building elements

Training content/perspective:

• Slab processing
• Solid workpieces  
• Floors and stairs
• Wall cladding
• Training as industrial master natural stone
• Master in stonemasonry and stone sculpture
• Staatl. Certified stone technician