Apprentice Plant Operator (Anlagenführer EFZ)

Overview

Rolex is a prestigious Swiss luxury watchmaker renowned for exacting standards of craftsmanship and mechanical precision. As a privately held brand with global recognition, Rolex operates advanced manufacturing workshops and offers structured vocational pathways and technical apprenticeships within a high-performance industrial environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Set up, configure and operate automated production equipment for manufacturing, assembly and packaging processes.
• Monitor machine performance to ensure optimal production output, product quality and adherence to specifications.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and basic mechanical adjustments to maintain continuous operation.
• Diagnose and intervene in production line faults; execute corrective actions and liaise with maintenance specialists for complex repairs.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety rules, manufacturing procedures and quality control protocols.
• Maintain production records and report deviations or incidents to supervisors.
• Participate in on-the-job training modules under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Qualifications

• Very good proficiency in French — all in-company and school-based instruction is delivered in French.
• Completed compulsory schooling (or equivalent) with a strong grounding in mathematics and sciences preferred.
• High attention to detail and a pronounced sense of precision.
• Logical, methodical problem-solving ability and manual dexterity.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to follow structured training and shop-floor discipline.
• Application dossier should include a CV, a motivation letter and school transcripts for the last three years.

Skills

Experience

No prior professional experience required; candidates should demonstrate a clear interest in automated machinery and manufacturing processes. Practical experience from technical internships, workshops or school projects is an advantage.

Education

Completed compulsory schooling (lower-secondary level) or equivalent; technical/vocational school attendance during apprenticeship.

Benefits

Structured apprenticeship with training by experienced instructors; strong prospects for professional development and internal career progression.

Culture

Rolex workplaces emphasize precision, technical excellence and collective responsibility. Teams operate in highly controlled manufacturing environments where mentorship, rigorous standards and continuous skill development are integral to daily work.