Your apprenticeship as production mechanic (EFZ).

As a production mechanic, you can create individual metal or plastic parts by filing, drilling, milling and turning, or via series production.

What does the everyday work of a production mechanic involve? They take high-grade steel, other metals or plastics and manufacture them into individual parts for industrial instruments and machines according to the corresponding technical drawings. To do this, they use a range of machines that they also service and repair when needed. If parts are manufactured in series on production lines, they monitor the production process, intervene when necessary and inspect the manufactured parts. They also take the individual components and assemble them into larger units. Depending on their role, the focus is more on manufacturing, assembly, in repairs and maintenance, or in assembly in the field. People who love to work with their hands are particularly in demand here.

In terms of academic requirements for this technical apprenticeship, you need to have passed your intermediate vocational school exam with a good grade in mathematics.

As for your personal qualities, a passion for technology and working with machinery is essential. You also need to have a good technical understanding and be hands-on and practical, and also have patience and endurance.

Basic vocational training lasts three years – two years of basic training at our in-house apprentice workshop ending with the interim examination, followed by one year of specialisation and additional training in various production departments. Industry courses take place at the Swissmechanic training centre in Münchenbuchsee. Those who successfully complete their apprenticeship are awarded the IPA certificate (Individuelle Praktische Arbeit). After this, you can strike out on your chosen career path, for example as an automation engineer, aviation technician or technical specialist.


Nicole Jorns

Nicole Jorns

Head of Human Resource

Phone +41 62 919 80 52
nicole.jorns@jorns.swiss