Field Service Technician 100% (Mechanical)
Grenchen
Key information
- Publication date:02 May 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Grenchen
Job summary
Join BOBST, a leader in packaging solutions, as a technician! Enjoy global travel and a dynamic work environment.
Tasks
- Be the go-to person for technical inquiries from customers.
- Conduct machine checks, repairs, and troubleshooting as needed.
- Support new installations, training, and ensure customer satisfaction.
Skills
- You need a relevant vocational training and solid experience.
- Strong knowledge in mechanics, hydraulics, and IT skills.
- Fluent in German and good English, other languages a plus.
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Many can repair machines. But who keeps them running worldwide? Maybe soon you!
🌍 You like to be on the road, love direct customer contact, and find the right solution for every technical problem? Then you are exactly right with us!
With us, you are deployed internationally and ensure that our machines run reliably – an opportunity you should not miss. 🚀
Packaging makes an important contribution to our society. It protects products during transport, enables their storage, extends shelf life, and provides valuable information about the contents.
Bobst is one of the world's leading suppliers of quality equipment and services for packaging and label manufacturers. We support our customers in more than 50 countries, have 14 production sites, and employ over 5600 people worldwide. As one of the production sites, Bobst develops and produces equipment for the manufacture of laminated corrugated board at the Grenchen site (Switzerland) and sells it worldwide.
YOUR MISSION
- Contact person for our customers on technical issues
- Perform machine checks, revisions, repairs, and troubleshooting
- Support with new installations, commissioning, training, and documentation
- Ensure machine availability and customer satisfaction
- International travel activity 80–100% (deployments 4–10 days worldwide, residence in Switzerland required)
- Occasional assignments at the company headquarters – flexibility and commitment are required
YOUR PROFILE
- Completed training as a polymechanic, machine mechanic, or similar
- Several years of professional experience, assembly/installation experience is an advantage
- Basic knowledge of electrical engineering, hydraulics, and pneumatics; good IT skills
- Very good German and good English skills (additional languages a plus)
- Independent, structured working style, resilience, and enjoyment of international customer contact
- Analytical thinking as well as customer-oriented and professional appearance
👉 Apply immediately and become part of our international service team – such opportunities do not come every day!
WE OFFER
- ⏰ Flexible working time model – 40h/week with block times that give you freedom in design
- 🌟 Diverse and varied tasks – exciting projects & challenges with room for creativity and development
- 🤝 Flat hierarchies & direct communication – benefit from short decision-making paths and open exchange at all levels
- 🛡️ Attractive social benefits – comprehensive protection for your professional and private future (e.g., health care, retirement provision)
- 🏡 Flexible home office options – work from home as needed and secure a balanced work-life balance
- 🎉 Swibeco discounts & Reka checks – use discounts, vouchers, and attractive leisure offers
For more than 130 years, and over 50 countries, BOBST has always been at the forefront of innovation and we want to accelerate connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability to make packaging better than ever.
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BOBST is one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers in the folding carton, corrugated board and flexible materials industries. Join our highly qualified staff and together, let’s shape the future of the packaging world.
The production site of Mex, near Lausanne in Switzerland, is also the headquarters of the Bobst Group. It is the most important site, employing approx. 1500 passionate people.
It also trains each year roughly 200 apprentices. The site offers an idyllic work environment. In the countryside and close to major highways, it is also well served by public transport. It offers many amenities, such as a corporate restaurant, sports fields, a fitness and a nursery. The facilities have been recently renovated and represent a model for sustainable development.