Gunsmith

Frauenfeld | 80-100% |

What you can contribute

• Ensure the maintenance of portable weapons, handguns, infantry weapons and embarked weapons, including weapon stations (on wheeled armored vehicles)
• Carry out periodic inspections and work on various weapon systems and accessories, in accordance with technical instructions
• Participate, as a specialist, in on-site troop equipment returns (REDIMA) for technical inspections and repairs of weapons, weapon stations and weapon accessories
• Provide technical support to the troops and third parties during equipment returns, the supply of basic equipment for recruits and the release from military service obligations
• Perform inspections and repairs in the field of personal armament (loaned weapons)

What makes you unique

• CFC as a gunsmith or polymechanic, equivalent basic training in mechanics or military gunsmith training
• Ideally, driving license category B, C or C1E and a SUVA-recognized forklift license
• Professional conscience, structured and precise way of working
• Strong sense of customer service, solution-oriented
• Willingness to work flexibly at different sites and team spirit

In a few words

With us, you will be able to work on a wide range of weapon systems and take on exciting technical challenges. Your expertise will make the difference in a unique working environment. To perform this particular job, you will need to know how to combine precision and technique.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Logistics Base of the Army (BLA) is there for the troops. With its approximately 3500 employees and 12000 militia soldiers, it provides all logistical services for the Swiss Army and manages its equipment, its systems and its infrastructure. The BLA offers a wide range of jobs throughout Switzerland. Whether you prefer to work in a workshop, in an office or outdoors, you will certainly find the position that suits you with us.

The Swiss Army employs more than 9000 employees in four military professions and approximately 200 civil professions, across 110 sites throughout Switzerland. It also ensures succession by training apprentices in more than 30 trades.

Additional information

Working for the Swiss Army makes sense and carries many advantages.
More information at armee.ch/avantages (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/fr/avantages).
Offers from personnel placement agencies will not be considered.

Questions about the position

Yvo Bernasconi
Head of Armory
+41 58 48 48411