Metalworker 80 - 100%

31 January 2026
80 – 100%
Zürich

Job summary

Join JuWe, a Zurich authority focused on justice and reintegration. Gain a fulfilling opportunity in a supportive environment.

Tasks

Guide inmates in their metalworking training with individual support.
Participate in daily operations, ensuring quality and coordination.
Plan work processes independently and efficiently.

Skills

Completed vocational training in metalworking with experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
Proficient in MS Office 365, CAD experience is a plus.

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About the job

Metalworker 80 - 100%

Justice Enforcement and Reintegration (JuWe) is an authority of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and employs around 1,400 staff from diverse professions. JuWe is primarily responsible for the enforcement of court judgments and the execution of pre-trial detention. For the employees of the authority, preventing recidivism and the successful social reintegration of offenders is of particular importance.

The Pöschwies Correctional Facility (JVA) is one of seven main departments of JuWe. The JVA Pöschwies, with 399 places, is the largest closed correctional facility in Switzerland for male offenders. It fulfills a central state function and, according to legal mandate, is responsible for the resocialization of incarcerated persons and the protection of the public.

In the area of economy and work, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a person with high social competence. Together with your experienced professional colleagues, you will supervise and support the prisoners at the workplaces in metal construction.

What you will do with us
- Responsibility for the vocational training of several inmates with individual support and targeted promotion in everyday training
- Active participation in daily business including quality controls as well as organization and coordination of operational processes
- Planning and implementation of work preparation with foresighted, independent, and efficient working methods
- Professional guidance of inmates to specifically promote their craft skills and social competence
- Regular, honest, and transparent feedback on work and behavior as well as documentation of professional and personal development
- Contribution of expertise and practical experience in the execution of customer orders
- Assumption of supervisory and security duties as well as active service in the company fire brigade with responsibility and team spirit

What you bring – and what is important to us
- Completed vocational training (EFZ) in metal construction, locksmith, or similar
- Several years of professional experience in the metal construction workshop and conventional mechanical manufacturing
- Experience in supervising apprentices or inmates and enjoyment of working with people
- Open, resilient, and team-oriented personality with a respectful and positive attitude towards offenders
- Willingness for professional development including training as a correctional officer. A trainer qualification is ideally present or will be acquired during the activity
- Clear and professional expression in German, both spoken and written. Additional language skills are an advantage
- Confident handling of MS Office 365, ideally with CAD experience
- Calm and focused working style even in demanding situations
- Minimum age of 28 years
- Impeccable reputation (no entries in criminal and debt registers)

What to expect from us
- You take on a versatile activity with real influence and plenty of room for your own ideas
- An exciting mix of career clarification, training, security, and reintegration shapes everyday work
- With your opinion and commitment, you actively contribute to the further development of our institution
- A committed and professional team supports you both professionally and personally
- Internal and external training promotes your personal and professional development
- Employment is according to cantonal guidelines and offers transparent and attractive employment conditions
- You work in uniformed service from Monday to Friday – planned and structured

Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to your dossier, including a job-related motivation letter!

Do you have any questions? Questions about the activity can be answered by Martin Kamber, Head of Metal Construction, at 043 257 17 25 or Christof Perrig, Head of Trade, at 043 257 17 66. For questions about the application process, the Recruitment & Assessment team is available at 043 258 34 59.

JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch) .