Trial Apprenticeship Career Exploration Apprenticeship Production Mechanic EFZ
Otto Hofstetter AG
Uznach
Key information
- Publication date:07 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Uznach
Job summary
Join Otto Hofstetter AG for a 3-day production mechanic trial. Gain hands-on experience and connect with future colleagues!
Tasks
- Learn the basics and safety procedures on your first day.
- Create various aluminum and brass components on the second day.
- Finish a pen holder and tour the facility on the last day.
Skills
- No prior experience needed; just enthusiasm to learn!
- Basic mechanical skills and a willingness to collaborate.
- Good communication and a keen interest in production.
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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.
Procedure
Day 1:
- Reception/Greeting
- Getting to know the trainer, employees, and trainees
- Review flyer "Training Otto Hofstetter AG"
- Safety instruction
- Understanding the process and project
- Getting to know the workplace
- Processing the base plate made of aluminum on the milling/drilling machine
- Polishing the base plate
Day 2:
- Manufacturing the aluminum can on the lathe
- Manufacturing clamping pieces from brass
- Cutting preforms to length
- Applying facets to the base plate
Day 3:
- Manufacturing the pen holder from aluminum
- Applying threads to the can
- Polishing the pen holder
- Assembling the 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 inter-company courses (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
