Sika AG
Sarnen
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Process Operator
- 29 January 2026
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- Sarnen
Job summary
Sika is a leading specialty chemicals company innovating construction solutions. Join a supportive work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Set up and operate extrusion equipment for production.
- Lead and train team members in a three-shift operation.
- Ensure high quality standards through careful documentation.
Skills
- Technical understanding and reliability are essential for candidates.
- Flexibility and strong teamwork skills are needed.
- Proficiency in German (minimum B2) is required.
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About the job
Company Description
Sika is a specialty chemicals company, globally leading in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in construction and industry. Sika is present worldwide with subsidiaries in 102 countries, produces in over 400 factories, develops innovative technologies for customers around the globe, and thus makes a significant contribution to the sustainable transformation in construction and transportation. The more than 34,000 employees generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.
At Sika Manufacturing AG in Sarnen, we manufacture high-quality plastic membranes for roof, tunnel, and structural waterproofing. The process operator (m/f) plays a key role in the production process and, together with their team, is responsible for ensuring a high standard of quality and performance.
Job Description
- Setting up, operating, and monitoring extrusion equipment
- Professionally leading assigned personnel in the shift group
- Precise implementation of order planning in terms of quantity, quality, and deadlines
- Participation in production trials
- Vacation replacement in the premixing area
- Training and supervising new employees and apprentices
- Careful documentation of product quality (SAP)
- Performing maintenance and cleaning tasks
Qualifications
- Willingness to work in a 3-shift system / readiness for 4-shift operation
- Motivation to learn new things
- Very good technical understanding and a flair for numbers
- High reliability, flexibility, and resilience
- Good social skills and ability to work in a team
- Strong safety and environmental awareness
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form (at least B2)
- Professional experience in a manual environment
Additional Information
We offer our employees the following and much more:
- Fair leaders who support, challenge, and promote
- Numerous employee events
- 40-hour week and at least 5 weeks of vacation
- Attractive shift allowances above the legal minimum
- Own pension fund with attractive conditions and individual savings plans
- Subsidized catering options
In the following video, an apprentice process operator EFZ introduces you to this versatile and demanding profession: https://youtu.be/_ohI1g9AfIE?feature=shared
We offer competitive compensation that is aligned with local market standards and the specific responsibilities of each position. Compensation is based on the skills relevant to the position, responsibility, education, and/or further training. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation systems in accordance with applicable laws, the chemical industry collective agreement, and regulations.
