Production Technician Structures F-35

Do you enjoy working on and with machines? And only others have two left hands? Then a job in production is waiting for you at RUAG. At our locations, things are assembled, welded, or unscrewed; the tasks are as diverse as our company. But the goal is the same everywhere: to ensure that Switzerland is and remains safe.

The planned starting date is 1 September 2027 or earlier with an indefinite period of employment.
We look forward to receiving your application by 30 November 2026.

Production Technician Structures F-35

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Emmen

What you can achieve

• Assembly, adjustment, and integration of structural components and assemblies onto aircraft structures as part of final aircraft assembly
• Drilling, reaming, countersinking, deburring, riveting, and joining of structural components according to technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications
• Fitting, positioning, and aligning of structural components while complying with defined tolerances, edge distances, and fit accuracies
• Carrying out sealing, sealant, and corrosion protection work according to specified procedures as well as structural repairs, modifications, and rework within the approved scope of work
• Documentation of the work performed according to applicable production and quality specifications
• Consistent compliance with applicable aviation-specific quality, safety, and process specifications as well as responsible handling of tools, materials, and equipment

What you bring with you

• Completed technical-manual basic training in metal processing, e.g., as a plant and apparatus builder, car body sheet metal worker, metalworker, building sheet metal worker, or comparable discipline
• Good mechanical and spatial understanding as well as the ability to work according to technical drawings, work instructions, and tolerance specifications
• Precise and careful way of working as well as a strong sense of quality and responsibility
• High willingness to learn, flexibility, and openness to new manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes as well as to completing function-specific training and education
• Team player, reliable, and committed personality with conversational-level, good German and English skills (Level B1/B2)
• Willingness to work shifts in a 2-shift operation from Monday to Friday
• Swiss citizenship and/or of a NATO/EU member state required

Do you not meet all the requirements one hundred percent? Apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals who want to enrich our team. We attach great importance to diversity and equal opportunity, and our goal is to build a diverse team in which everyone can fully develop their personal strengths. We especially encourage all persons, regardless of their gender, who may have concerns about accepting a position in a military-related environment, to apply.

About the area

We are responsible for the final assembly and total integration of F-35 fighter aircraft for Switzerland. Our tasks include the assembly and integration of systems and components on the aircraft, installation and removal, troubleshooting, modifications, as well as carrying out functional tests and system tests until delivery. As part of the construction of our new production line, a varied and technically demanding activity awaits you in a modern, high-tech environment – together with a young, dynamic, and highly motivated team. This gives you the opportunity to actively participate in the creation of a highly complex aircraft and be part of a unique industrial project.

Your advantages

Salary and benefits

We attach great importance to our employees finding a healthy balance between professional and private life. Therefore, we offer, among other things, flexible working hours and home office options.

We offer you a performance-oriented and market-based salary, 13 monthly salaries, as well as generous bonuses and allowances. Together with other benefits, this results in an attractive overall package.

Flexible working

Discounts

At RUAG, you benefit from discounts in the areas of mobility and catering. In addition, you benefit from attractive offers on our benefit portal and have fleet discounts with various renowned car brands.

Promotion and further education opportunities

Promoting and developing the potential of our employees is important to us. Through training, courses, and further education, we support them in continuously [j4id10449999jm j4it1043jm j4iy26jm]