Your job in production at Dieffenbacher
Working in mechanical and plant engineering: safety, variety and progress
At Dieffenbacher, we assemble world-class production systems as large as several soccer pitches. No two systems are the same; each one addresses unique challenges.
Sounds exciting? Join us and help build plants that produce everything from sustainable wood-based panels (made from alternative raw materials such as rice, millet and wheat straw) to lightweight thermoplastic components for the automotive industry.
We offer you


Your tasks and areas of application in our production
Production work areas include mechanical production, welding, the technical center and the assembly and installation of electrical components. You and your team will carry out the tasks such as
Your working conditions at Dieffenbacher
Salary, security and stability
You’ll receive a fair, performance-related salary per the applicable IG Metall collective agreement. In addition, you’ll receive a performance bonus and, if applicable, a shift allowance and travel allowance. Use your annual budget for work clothing to meet your individual needs.
With over 150 years of family tradition and progress, Dieffenbacher is a constant and reliable partner supporting your personal career planning and job security.
Development opportunities
We support your development with additional training, whether you want to become a master craftsperson or technician, gain a university degree or achieve other career goals.
Working hours
Regular working hours in production at the Eppingen site are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Occupational groups that build systems and machines have a regular two-shift operation from 6:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. On Fridays, the early shift begins at 6:00 a.m. and ends at 12.15 p.m., while the late shift begins at 12:15 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m. Night shifts and Saturday shifts, necessary when workloads are high, are voluntary. Overtime is paid per the applicable collective agreements.
Working environment
Thanks to the flat hierarchy of our family business, your opinions and ideas will always find a sympathetic ear.
In addition to good jobs with fair pay, we offer a company pension scheme, cooperation with the local gym, discount offers, health promotions and additional benefits. You can find more information on the following page:
Place of work
Dieffenbacher production sites are located in Germany, China, the Czech Republic and Canada. At our largest production site in Eppingen, you’ll work either in the office or in one of our production halls, depending on the job. Thanks to our convenient location in Eppingen, you can walk to the town center in 5-10 minutes for your break times. There are also break rooms, a canteen and green spaces on the factory premises.
You can find more information about Eppingen, our other locations and benefits here:
Locations and benefits Website Eppingen (in German)