The start into a successful future
KNIPEX. SPECIALIST FOR PLIERS WITH HIGH PRODUCTION DEPTH.
KNIPEX is the market leader in the field of pliers for professional users. And we owe this above all to our approx. 1800 employees!
We are an economically independent family business in its fourth generation, still family-owned and managed, and still located at its founding site in Wuppertal-Cronenberg.
Since 1882 we have focused on the development and manufacture of high-quality pliers and related tools.
Today, we set standards in quality and innovation for our customers in over 100 countries worldwide. 
At KNIPEX, we feel connected to our environment and our people. This awareness guides our commitment to resource-saving production methods, an ethical corporate culture and the promotion of the common good in our region. 
KNIPEX. We take responsibility.
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET STARTED
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR TALENT FORGE
Every pair of pliers passes through many departments on its journey from concept to packaging to becoming a quality tool. 
At KNIPEX, we work in over 30 different departments to remain the global market leader.
Below you will also find subpages with further information about our departments, our apprenticeships and the opportunities for students at KNIPEX.
We are not looking for the best, but the right people. Those with passion, commitment and character. Find out everything you need to know about school internships, apprenticeships and dual study programmes at KNIPEX here.
WHAT DEFINES US
WE ARE KNIPEX
Our occupational health management
Our aim is to boost the health and well-being of our employees in the long run. A healthy work environment and preventive measures are just as important to us as economic success. With targeted, personalised health programmes, ergonomic workplaces, and regular health checks, we actively contribute to the health of our workforce. We feel a strong sense of responsibility towards our employees and through comprehensive health management, we wish to make a positive contribution to their quality of life.
Equal Opportunities & Diversity
Our value-oriented corporate culture ensures equal opportunity and fair cooperation. 
At KNIPEX, we employ people from 53 nations. We consciously pay attention to diversity in our staffing. 
Tool manufacturing is traditionally a male-dominated field. We strive to increase and promote the proportion of women in our workforce. Overall, 29.3% of our employees are women. 
We support employees whose native language is not German in finding and financing language courses.
To ensure a smooth transition from working life to retirement, we offer the option of partial retirement in accordance with the collective agreement.

