Mechatronics technician for heavy tracked vehicles

Hinwil | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Repair and overhaul main and auxiliary components, undercarriages, steering and brakes
• Install and remove components such as engines, gearboxes, reducers, clutches, etc.
• Perform inspection and adjustment work on all vehicle components; perform periodic work on the chassis and undercarriage
• During the receipt and return of equipment, advise and instruct customers on matters regarding road safety, accident prevention, maintenance and cleaning; check vehicle inventory
• Provide up to ten weeks of technical assistance per year during maintenance engagements at decentralized firing ranges and military training areas

What makes you unique

• Apprenticeship as an automobile mechatronics technician (light vehicles/utility vehicles) or equivalent training
• Category B driver's license (ideally, also categories C and C1E and a SUVA-recognized forklift license)
• Fast and conscientious working method, sense of organization to ensure the smoothness of processes
• Sense of customer service
• Cooperative and reliable attitude

In a few words

Are you passionate about heavy vehicles and engines? This extraordinary position will allow you to use your mechanical skills to ensure the proper functioning of tanks, thereby contributing significantly to the security of our country.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Army Logistics Base (BLA) is there for the troops. With its approximately 3500 employees and 12000 militia soldiers, it provides all logistical services for the Swiss Army and manages its equipment, its systems and its infrastructure. The BLA offers a wide range of jobs throughout Switzerland. Whether you prefer working in a workshop, in an office or outdoors, you will certainly find the position that suits you with us.

The Swiss Army employs more than 9000 employees in four military professions and about 200 civil professions, across 110 sites throughout Switzerland. It also ensures succession by training apprentices in more than 30 trades.

Additional information

Working for the Swiss Army makes sense and carries many advantages. To convince yourself, visit armee.ch/avantages (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/fr/avantages).

Applications from placement agencies will not be considered.

Questions about the position

Raphael Steiner
Head of Heavy Tracked Vehicles
+41 58 48 33992