Plant Operator EFZ
High-tech, colors, and precision combined. Operate production plants and become part of an innovative industry that connects fabric-based filtration technology and industrial automation.
Technology & Textiles United – Your Future at Sefar
Shape Your Future
As a plant operator, you will manage the core components of our production and manufacturing. The modern plants produce products for the medical and automotive industries in large quantities and package them. You will plan production processes, set up plants, and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
You independently carry out repairs and maintenance and are responsible for the highest quality standards. This ensures that every product meets strict regulations and customer needs.
Your Profile
You enjoy working with technical equipment and are interested in innovative textile technologies. With your technical understanding and manual dexterity, you work precisely, carefully, and with concentration.
As a reliable team player, you enjoy taking initiative and have the necessary stamina to successfully implement even demanding projects.
At a Glance
- Degree: Plant Operator EFZ
- Duration: 3 years
- Training Location: Sefar AG, Heiden, Appenzell
- Start Date: August (annually)
- Application Deadline: End of November in the previous year
You will learn a lot
Plant Control
Set up, retool, and control production plants, and monitor the entire manufacturing process with state-of-the-art technology.
Details
Duration
3 years
Vacation
5 weeks / year
Training Location
Heiden, Appenzell
- Vocational School
Gewerbliche Berufsschule Chur: gbchur.ch/lehrberufe/anlagefuehrer-in-efz/ - School Days / Week without BMS
1st and 2nd year of apprenticeship: Block teaching, 10 weeks of 5 school days each
3rd year of apprenticeship: 9 weeks of 5 school days each; distributed throughout the school year at the vocational school - School Subjects
Production technology, plant technology, mathematics, physics, labor law, economics, communication, English, as well as project work, with a focus on practical training and maintenance of production plants.
1. Lehrjahr
CHF 1'000 / Monat x 13
2. Lehrjahr
CHF 1'200 / Monat x 13
3. Lehrjahr
CHF 1'400 / Monat x 13
What are the main tasks during the apprenticeship?
Plant operators operate and monitor complex production plants, carry out maintenance work, check product quality, create production documentation, and ensure a smooth manufacturing process.
What skills and interests should one bring?
Technical interest, manual dexterity, and the ability to work with concentration and precision are ideal. You should enjoy working with modern machinery and want to take responsibility for complex production processes. Teamwork and independent work are just as important as reliability and the willingness to continuously learn.
I don't have a driver's license yet. Can I still start the apprenticeship?
Yes, the apprenticeship is in our company. You do not need a driver's license.
Are there inter-company courses?
Yes, during the apprenticeship, inter-company courses are attended, which last between 24 and 45 days depending on the specialization.
Career Prospects
After basic vocational training, there are various further education opportunities, e.g., professional examinations (BP), higher professional examinations (HFP), or university of applied sciences degree programs in Textile Business Management or Fashion Design. Jobs are mainly found in Ostschweiz and Tessin.
Salary during apprenticeship
Apprentice salaries increase annually; at Sefar, they range from CHF 1,000 in the 1st year of apprenticeship to CHF 1,400 in the 3rd year.
Who is the company Sefar?
Sefar has been active for around 200 years and is the only company in the industry to control the entire value chain from yarn to the finished product. -> Learn more here.
What is special about the work environment?
The work requires a sense of responsibility for quality and safety. Apprentices usually work in teams, under supervision, and with modern technology.
Is there special support and advice?
Parents can contact Sefar or the vocational school directly with questions. STF offers comprehensive advice and information material.
Learn more in our brochure.
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