Experienced metalworkers, electricians, and welders from Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries—vetted, German-speaking, and ready to start work in 7–10 business days.
Do you need metalworkers for your project but can’t find qualified workers in Germany? We at Zeitarbeit International specialize in staffing services for Eastern Europe. We place experienced metalworkers, electricians, and welders from Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. Our metalworkers are deployed under a temporary staffing contract or a contract for services and can be ready to start work in Germany within 7 to 10 business days.
German industry is desperately seeking metalworkers. There is simply a shortage of qualified workers from within the country. As a result, production peaks are often handled by temporary workers from Eastern Europe so that necessary work can be carried out.
You, too, can benefit from our international network and our many years of experience with country-specific requirements and laws! We are here to help you assemble your own customized team of specialists, drawing on a pool of carefully selected professionals from abroad.
We are here to provide you with a customized team of specialists, featuring select metalworkers from abroad:
- Plant Mechanic
- Sheet metal worker
- Steel/Metal Fabricator
- Artistic metalworker
- Pipe fitter
- Machine Fitter
- Industrial Machinist
- Toolmaker
- Plant Technician
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Machine Shop Mechanic
- CNC Machinist
- Welder
- Electrician
- Mechatronics Technician
- Metalworker
- Machining Technician
- Construction Fitter
Can't find your profession? Contact us—we have an extensive network in Eastern Europe. We can find the right candidates even for very specific needs in the metalworking field.
Temporary workers from Eastern Europe must also be trained metalworkers. To have their qualifications recognized in Germany, they must be able to provide proof that they have completed an apprenticeship.
We exclusively place highly trained metalworkers from Eastern Europe. They have the necessary credentials, certificates, a work permit, and excellent references.
What Our Locksmiths Bring to the Table
- Completed vocational training as a metalworker or comparable vocational training
- Expertise & Skills: Locksmiths from Eastern Europe are highly knowledgeable in their field
- Adequate knowledge of German: Ability to communicate and understand others without difficulty in the workplace
- Reading Technical Drawings: Technical drawings for machine assembly and production can be read and implemented
- Excellent references and employment certificates from previous jobs
- Valid work permit for the German market (EU citizens: no special permit required)
There are many different fields and industries where metalworkers are in high demand.
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At the start of their employment, temporary metalworkers from abroad should receive adequate training on topics such as German occupational safety and compliance with DIN standards. In these areas, there may be differences from German standards in other countries.
Temporary metalworkers often have a hard time integrating socially, which is also related to language barriers. Integrating into the social environment can often take some time, which can be a hurdle, especially in the case of short-term employment.
For example, if there is a temporary shortage of skilled workers during an economic boom, hiring temporary workers can quickly address the staffing shortage. Temporary metalworkers from Eastern Europe can be deployed quickly and flexibly. In addition, they generally receive a lower hourly wage than German metalworkers. This allows a company to reduce costs.
Yes, metalworkers from Eastern Europe must be able to provide proof of completed vocational training. We review their qualifications in advance and ensure that all necessary documentation is in order. No separate work permit is required for EU citizens.
Yes. The ability to read technical drawings is a basic skill that we explicitly assess during the candidate selection process. Our temporary metalworkers from Eastern Europe can read and implement technical drawings for machine assembly and production.
We provide our temporary workers with advance training on German occupational safety standards and DIN standards. Since there may be differences in other countries, this preparation is a matter of course for us—ensuring that work is performed in compliance with standards from day one.
We train our temporary workers and ensure that they have sufficient German language skills. We place only candidates with proven language skills—to ensure clear communication and quick integration into the existing team.
We offer temporary staffing (AÜG), service contracts, recruitment, and subcontracting models. As an experienced staffing provider for the industrial and manufacturing sectors, we can advise you on which model best suits your project.
Rates are based on specialization, duration of assignment, and requirements. Temporary metalworkers from Eastern Europe typically receive a lower hourly wage than German skilled workers—even with comparable qualifications. Contact us for a customized quote.