Operational mechanic / agricultural machinery mechanic (50-100%) — mueller-steinmaur
- Location
- Steinmaur
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Are you looking for a varied task instead of monotonous workshop work?
With us you keep an entire organic farm running.
We are a diverse organic farming business in Steinmaur, Zurich with around 80 employees - with vegetable cultivation, processing, farm shop, gardening with social work and event location.
- Are you looking for a varied task instead of monotonous workshop work?
- With us you keep an entire organic farm running.
- Maintenance, repair and maintenance of agricultural machinery, vehicles, packing and labeling machines and other technical systems
- Building technology and infrastructure (e.g. greenhouse technology, wood chip heating, cold stores, automatic gates, installations) Analyze and independently resolve faults
- Basic technical training (e.g. agricultural machinery, construction, truck mechanic, polymechanic, etc.)
- Broad technical understanding (mechanics, hydraulics, electrics - ideally also controls)
Main responsibilities
- Maintenance, repair and maintenance of agricultural machinery, vehicles, packing and labeling machines and other technical systems
- Building technology and infrastructure (e.g. greenhouse technology, wood chip heating, cold stores, automatic gates, installations) Analyze and independently resolve faults
Key requirements
- Basic technical training (e.g. agricultural machinery, construction, truck mechanic, polymechanic, etc.)
- Broad technical understanding (mechanics, hydraulics, electrics - ideally also controls)
- Independent, reliable and solution-oriented way of working Resilient, flexible and pragmatic
- Driver's license Category B mandatory, Category C an advantage Good knowledge of German
- Residence in the region (on call/emergencies)
- We offer Very varied work with a lot of personal responsibility - from tractors to building technology
- Working environment outside of industrial halls - close to nature and agriculture Large, modern machine and plant park
- Meaningful work in a sustainable organic company
- Collegial, down-to-earth team and short decision-making processes
- Flexible employment between 50% and 100% (depending on availability, qualifications and interests) Long-term prospects in a stable company
- Attractive employment conditions depending on the industry
- Fresh organic vegetables and exclusive staff discounts in the farm shop and in the garden center
Company and context
- of service work and collaboration with external specialist companies
- On-call/emergency operations according to the operational plan Occasionally carrying out transports
Additional details
- Our technology is correspondingly broad: from modern tractor fleets to production facilities and building technology.
- Tasks Maintenance, repair and maintenance of agricultural machinery, vehicles, packing and labeling machines and other technical systems
- Building technology and infrastructure (e.g. greenhouse technology, wood chip heating, cold stores, automatic gates, installations) Analyze and independently resolve faults
- Organization of service work and collaboration with external specialist companies
- On-call/emergency operations according to the operational plan Occasionally carrying out transports
- Your profile Basic technical training (e.g. agricultural machinery, construction, truck mechanic, polymechanic, etc.)
- Independent, reliable and solution-oriented way of working Resilient, flexible and pragmatic
- Driver's license Category B mandatory, Category C an advantage Good knowledge of German
- Working environment outside of industrial halls - close to nature and agriculture Large, modern machine and plant park
- Flexible employment between 50% and 100% (depending on availability, qualifications and interests) Long-term prospects in a stable company
Notes and original content
- Building technology and infrastructure (e.g. greenhouse technology, wood chip heating, cold stores, automatic gates, installations)
- Analyze and independently resolve faults
- On-call/emergency operations according to the operational plan
- Occasionally carrying out transports
- Independent, reliable and solution-oriented way of working
- Resilient, flexible and pragmatic
- Driver's license Category B mandatory, Category C an advantage
- Good knowledge of German
- Working environment outside of industrial halls - close to nature and agriculture
- Large, modern machine and plant park
Questions about this listing
What salary does mueller-steinmaur offer for this role?
mueller-steinmaur lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Steinmaur. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does mueller-steinmaur offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with mueller-steinmaur during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at mueller-steinmaur?
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