Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'219 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 57'650 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 59'650 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 68'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 67'010 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 66'000 |
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Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Industriemeister/in Giessereitechnik
You lead and optimise the modern casting process in industry.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage production processes in foundries and combine technical expertise with business responsibility.
In the foundry, you encounter complex melting processes and precise moulding. As Industriemeister/in Giessereitechnik, you take responsibility for production. You coordinate teams, monitor quality standards, and ensure efficient workflows. Your technical know-how meets business acumen. This way, you actively shape modern manufacturing processes and secure your company's competitiveness.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMetalwork & Foundry
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Foundryman. Based on 68 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+30% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 50'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'316 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 62'219 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 65'130 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 65'333 | 37 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 60'000 | 5 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 51'000 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Industriemeisterin und Industriemeister Giessereitechnik
Official education path
You gain this qualification through specialised master courses and industry-specific training academies.
Typical training path
Industriemeisterin und Industriemeister Giessereitechnik
Prerequisites
- Organisational skills
- Leadership and organisational skills
- Leadership skills
Where this can lead
You can often enter through related technical master qualifications or many years of professional experience in metal processing.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Technical understanding
- Business mindset
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the production line and check the quality of freshly cast parts. At the same time, you discuss the next steps with your team and adjust the machine settings.
- You manage the mould shop and core shop in daily operations.
- You monitor the melting process and check the metal quality closely.
- You coordinate post-casting treatment and ensure clean parts.
- You plan production workflows and distribute work orders fairly.
- You train your staff on how to handle machines.
- You analyse downtime and develop targeted measures for optimisation.
- You prepare cost estimates and manage business key figures.
Working conditions
You work primarily in industrial foundries and manufacturing halls. Your workplace is characterised by machines, melting plants, and production lines.
Where to learn
- Giesserei-Verband der Schweiz GVS Hallenstrasse 15Postfach 71, 8008 Zürich
Strengths
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Technical understanding
- Business mindset
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Environmental factors
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