Production Technician Low Observable F-35 80-100% (w/m/d) — RUAG AG

Full description

Every day, around 3,000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution to the security of Switzerland. They ensure that the Swiss Army and other operational and security organizations can perform their tasks comprehensively at any time.

You can move that

• Carry out specialised surface, sealing and coating work on aircraft structures and components in the context of aircraft final assembly, in compliance with aeronautical quality, safety and process specifications
• Preparation, cleaning and processing of surfaces according to technical specifications and work instructions
• Implementation of precise seal, filling, smoothing and rework in compliance with defined quality requirements
• Processing and application of specified materials and coatings according to the released methods
• Implementation of visual and quality checks and correction of defined complaints and follow-up
• Documentation of the work carried out in accordance with the applicable production and quality requirements

You bring that with you

• Completed basic technical or craft training, preferably in the field of surface finishing, carrosseries, painting, metalworking or similarly relevant professional types
• Strong technical understanding and very precise, careful and quality-oriented working methods
• Advantageous skill and experience in handling surfaces, sealants, coatings or comparable materials
• High willingness to learn and openness to specialised materials, processes and aeronautical working methods
• Team-capable, reliable and flexible personality with very good knowledge of German and conversational English (min. B1/B2 level)
• Readiness for shift work in 2-shift operation from Monday to Friday
• Swiss citizenship and/or NATO/EU member states

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

Place of work

RUAG AG, Seetalstrasse 175, 6032 Emmen

Over the area

We are responsible for the final assembly and overall integration of F‐35 fighter aircraft for Switzerland. Our tasks include the assembly and integration of systems and components on the aircraft, installations and installations, troubleshooting, modifications as well as the performance of functional tests and system tests up to delivery. As part of the construction of our new production line, you can expect a varied and technically demanding job 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 to be part of a unique industrial project.

Job: 1 August 2027 or n.V.

Application deadline: 30. November 2026 with extension option

Your advantages

Your well-being is important to us. That is why you have many advantages with us. These include, for example:

• Wages and ancillary benefits: We offer you a performance-oriented and market-oriented salary, 13 monthly wages and generous premiums and allowances. Together with other ancillary services, this results in an attractive overall package.
• Flexible working: We attach great importance to our employees finding a healthy balance between work and private life. That is why we offer flexible working hours and home office options, among other things.
• Perks: At RUAG you benefit from perks in the areas of mobility and food. In addition, you benefit from attractive offers on our benefit portal and have fleet discounts at various renowned car brands.
• Career 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 developing their skills in order to achieve their professional goals.
• Leisure activities: Our employees are close to our hearts. That is why we give them a day off for their birthday, offer a diverse sporting offer and the opportunity to receive additional days off against pay deduction in addition to the annual holiday credit.

This is how our application process works

Important information about the application process

• Before the start of employment, you will be asked to provide a penalty and enforcement record.
• We accept applications exclusively through our job portal jobs.ruag.ch. Unfortunately, we cannot accept both e-mail and letter applications.

Your contact person

Judith Sattler Talent Acquisition Specialist +41 58 461 76 37

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