Plant Operator (m/f/d) Extrusion Lines - Process Operator (m/f/d)

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company, globally leading in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in construction and industry. Sika is present worldwide with subsidiaries in 103 countries, produces in over 400 factories, develops innovative technologies for customers around the globe and thus contributes significantly to the sustainable transformation in the construction and transport sectors. The more than 33’000 employees generated a turnover of CHF billions in 2025.

At Sika Manufacturing AG in Sarnen, we produce high-quality plastic membranes for roof, tunnel, and structural waterproofing. The plant operator (m/f) has a key function in the production process and, together with his team, bears responsibility for ensuring a high quality and performance standard.

Job Description

After successful training (approx. years), the Plant Operator Extrusion Lines 100% (m/f/d) is responsible for:

• Setting up, operating, and monitoring the extrusion systems
• Technical leadership and support of the assigned personnel within the shift
• Independent troubleshooting and initiation of immediate measures
• Timely and quality-compliant implementation of order planning
• Active participation in production trials
• Careful documentation of product quality and feedback of process orders (SAP)
• Carrying out maintenance and cleaning work
• Ensuring order and cleanliness in the plant area
• Training and instruction of new employees

Qualifications

• Readiness for deployment in 3 to 4-shift operation
• Very good social skills as well as the ability to technically guide employees
• Strong safety and environmental awareness
• Motivation to learn new things
• Very good technical understanding and a flair for numbers
• High reliability, flexibility, and resilience
• Very good German skills in speaking and writing (at least B2)
• Professional experience in a manual/craft environment

Additional Information

We offer our employees the following and much more:

• Fair managers who support, challenge, and promote
• Numerous employee events
• 40 hour week and at least 5 weeks vacation
• Attractive shift allowances above the legal minimum
• Own pension fund with attractive conditions and individual savings plans
• Subsidized catering options

In the following video, an apprentice plant operator EFZ introduces you to this versatile and demanding profession:

We offer competitive compensation, oriented towards local market standards and the specific areas of responsibility of each position. Compensation is based on the skills, responsibility, training, and/or further education relevant to the position. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation systems in accordance with applicable laws, the chemical collective agreement, and regulations.

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