Wädenswil
Apprenticeship as a Designer EFZ (with BM possible)
- 07 August 2026
- 100%
- Apprenticeship
- German (Native language)
- Wädenswil
About the job
SSM Textile Machines, headquartered in Wädenswil, Switzerland, is a subsidiary of the Rieter Group. SSM is the world’s leading provider of precision winding machines in the fields of dyeing, weaving, and sewing thread preparation and is also successful in certain segments of filament yarn production. The company includes, besides SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG in Wädenswil, subsidiaries in Italy and China. SSM is represented worldwide in all major markets.
Are you energetic, curious, and like to get stuck in? Do you enjoy working in a team, trying out new things, and looking for creative solutions when things get tricky? Then you are exactly right with us! We look forward to welcoming you and supporting you on your path into professional life.
Apprenticeship as a Designer EFZ (with BM possible)
Are you open, motivated, and like to work independently? Do you enjoy varied tasks, like working in a team, and keep an overview even when things get hectic? Then we look forward to getting to know you!
Your Tasks
- You can expect a varied and exciting 4-year training with us, where you will get to know the different areas of design in an industrial company.
- In the 1st year of apprenticeship, you will attend the Regional Training Centre RAU in Au/Wädenswil. There you will learn the basics of design as well as professional handling of CAD.
- From the 2nd to the 4th year of apprenticeship, you will deepen your knowledge directly with us in the training company and can develop your skills step by step.
- You will be accompanied and supported by experienced trainers and our design team.
What You Bring
- You attend secondary school A. Good grades in mathematics and geometry as well as in technical drawing – on average at least 4.5.
- You can imagine things well spatially and are interested in how technical systems and machines work.
- You are motivated, enjoy learning new things, and want to develop further.
- You are reliable and work with concentration, care, and precision.
- You enjoy working on the computer and like developing technical solutions.
- For the BM profile, you meet the admission requirements according to cantonal regulations.
Your Benefits
- A varied and versatile 4-year apprenticeship in a manageable company.
- A structured training with professional supervision and personal support.
- A team where you can contribute your creativity and analytical thinking.
- A pleasant working atmosphere, modern employment conditions, and good opportunities to continue developing with us even after the apprenticeship.
- And above all: the chance to think along, help shape, and gain practical experience from the very beginning.
SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG
Anke Haugner-Matthes
Head HR Switzerland
Rütihof 8
8820 Wädenswil
Are you interested in starting your professional career with us? Then we look forward to receiving your application documents (cover letter, CV with photo, all secondary school certificates and possibly Multicheck) by e-mail to jobs@ssm.ch.
