Trial Apprenticeship Application Process Apprenticeship Production Mechanic EFZ
Otto Hofstetter AG
Uznach
Key information
- Publication date:07 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Uznach
Job summary
Join us for a 3-day trial apprenticeship at Otto Hofstetter AG! Gain hands-on experience and insight into the production mechanic role.
Tasks
- Meet future colleagues and trainers while learning about safety protocols.
- Fabricate items like an aluminum pen holder and brass clamping pieces.
- Enjoy benefits like a 13th salary and paid school materials.
Skills
- No specific experience needed; just a keen interest in mechanics.
- Basic understanding of machining processes is a plus.
- Willingness to learn and work in a team.
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Introduction
The trial apprenticeship lasts 3 days. During this time, you will gain an in-depth insight into the activities that await you as a production mechanic. You will get to know your future colleagues and trainers and already gain some practical experience. Under the guidance of a trainee and the trainer, you will manufacture a pen holder.
Process
Day 1:
- Reception/Greeting
- Getting to know the trainer, employees, and trainees
- Review flyer "Training Otto Hofstetter AG"
- Safety instruction
- Understand process and project
- Get to know the workplace
- Process base plate made of aluminum on the milling/drilling machine
- Polish base plate
Day 2:
- Manufacture the aluminum can on the lathe
- Manufacture clamping pieces from brass
- Cut preforms to length
- Apply facets to the base plate
Day 3:
- Manufacture pen holder from aluminum
- Apply thread to the can
- Polish pen holder
- Assemble pen holder
- Company tour
- Final discussion / evaluation of the trial apprenticeship (if desired)
- Farewell
Your Benefits
- ⭐ 6 weeks vacation in 1st and 2nd apprenticeship year
- ⭐ 13th month salary
- ⭐ Bonus system
- ⭐ 2 trainee events per apprenticeship year
- ⭐ Coverage of school material costs
- ⭐ Partial contribution for laptop for vocational school
- ⭐ Training company exempt from "üK" (PM)
- ⭐ Top training company
Contact
Marcel Thum
Head of Training Workshop
Otto Hofstetter AG
Phone:+41 55 285 22 60
Head of Training Workshop
Otto Hofstetter AG
Phone:+41 55 285 22 60
