Training at Paul Wild – Your entry into the gemstone industry

For more than 40 years, Paul Wild has been training young talent within the dual education system: apprentices learn on the job from our experts while simultaneously attending the vocational school in Idar-Oberstein. By combining hands-on practical expertise with sound theoretical learning content, they receive a qualification at the end of their training that is truly worth something.

Start of apprenticeship 2026 / 2027: Secure your spot now

The following apprenticeship programs are available:

Training as a Wholesale and Foreign Trade Management Assistant (m/f/d)

TRAINING PERIOD: THREE YEARS

SCHOOL GRADUATIONINTERMEDIATE SCHOOL-LEAVING CERTIFICATE PREFERRED

From A for creating offers to Z for customs – in this diverse apprenticeship, you will be working for our global clientele.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Collaboration in customer support and acquisition
Management and (co-)organisation of trade fair appearances
Support for our customs department (import and export)
Collaboration in accounting as well as general organization

YOUR SKILLS:

Willingness to connect, intercultural and linguistic competence
Commercial mindset and high attention to detail
Independent and a team player
Joy in planning, organizing, and presenting

FURTHER TRAINING: various computer courses, language courses, gemology

Training as an Office Management Assistant (m/f/d)

TRAINING PERIOD: THREE YEARS

SCHOOL GRADUATIONINTERMEDIATE SCHOOL-LEAVING CERTIFICATE PREFERRED

From A for creating offers to Z for customs – in this diverse apprenticeship, you will be working for our global clientele.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Collaboration in customer support and acquisition
Management and (co-)organisation of trade fair appearances
Support for our customs department (import and export)
Collaboration in accounting as well as general organization

YOUR SKILLS:

Willingness to connect, intercultural and linguistic competence
Commercial mindset and high attention to detail
Independent and a team player
Joy in planning, organizing, and presenting

FURTHER TRAINING: various computer courses, language courses, gemology

Training as a gemstone cutter (m/f/d)

TRAINING PERIOD: THREE YEARS

SCHOOL GRADUATIONINTERMEDIATE SCHOOL-LEAVING CERTIFICATE PREFERRED

As a gem cutter, you transform rough stones into valuable gemstones with the right cut, thus giving them their sparkling character.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

You will be actively involved in our production right from the start
You are learning how to cut, rough-shape, grind, and polish gemstones
Use in both the cabochon department and facet cutting
You actively support our apprenticeship fairs with your participation

YOUR SKILLS:

Sense of aesthetics and forms
Manual dexterity, a good eye for proportions, and a steady hand
High diligence, quality awareness, and ability to concentrate
Observation accuracy and spatial reasoning ability

FURTHER TRAINING to the master craftsman or gemologist

Curious about the fascinating world of colored gemstones?
Then send us your application documents stating
Please send your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date to:

PAUL WILD GmbH & Co. KG
Julia Reiter
Auf der Lay 2
55743 Kirschweiler

Phone: +49 (0) 6781 – 9343 19
Mail info@paul-wild.de