Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 76'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'600 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 81'050 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'769 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'974 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 97'214 |
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Arbeitsvorbereiter/in (Kunststoffindustrie)
You plan and optimise production processes in the plastics industry
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You structure manufacturing processes, monitor quality, and ensure efficient workflows in plastics production
You help shape success in the plastics industry. As an Arbeitsvorbereiter/in (Kunststoffindustrie), you plan manufacturing processes from the start. You ensure that materials, machines, and staff work together smoothly. Your careful preparation prevents costs and guarantees top product quality. You work closely with production and constantly optimise workflows.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPlastics, Paper & Surface Technology
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Mechanical Engineering Technician. Based on 361 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 79'300 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 77'467 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 80'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 84'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 90'725 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 87'087 | 53 |
| Thurgau | CHF 84'500 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 83'835 | 24 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 81'378 | 13 |
| Berne | CHF 80'000 | 27 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 98'000 | 5 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 91'000 | 5 |
| Industry various | CHF 82'000 | 45 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 80'600 | 231 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 76'000 | 13 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 73'500 | 11 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Arbeitsvorbereiter/in
Official education path
Training is provided through specific further education courses or internal company programmes tailored to plastics manufacturing.
Typical training path
Arbeitsvorbereiter/in
Prerequisites
- Prozessfachmann/-fachfrau (BP)
- Maschinenbautechniker/in HF
Requirements
- High quality awareness
- Good business knowledge
- Sense of responsibility
- Organisational and planning skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Quality awareness
- Business knowledge
- Sense of responsibility
- Planning skill
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at your workstation and check the manufacturing plans for the next production step. You verify the technical specifications and coordinate with machine operators to ensure smooth operations.
- You plan and structure complex manufacturing processes for plastic products.
- You determine and document precise work instructions for production.
- You continuously check the quality of the manufactured components.
- You optimise production workflows to save costs and time.
- You coordinate material usage and machine utilisation in the plant.
- You create standards and guidelines for quality assurance.
Working conditions
You usually work in production halls or manufacturing plants in the plastics industry. Your workspace is often equipped with technical documents and computers to manage production data.
Where to learn
- KUNSTSTOFF.swissSchachenallee 29, 5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Quality awareness
- Business knowledge
- Sense of responsibility
- Planning skill
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Technical pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physical strain
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