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
Schichtführer/in (Kunststoffindustrie)
You lead production processes in the plastics industry
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You monitor the production of plastic parts, fix breakdowns, and coordinate shift teams in daily operations.
In the plastics industry, you are the key contact on the production line. You ensure the machines run smoothly and the parts meet high quality standards. When problems arise, you step in quickly, coordinate the team, and keep things moving. Your technical know-how and organisational skills make you an essential point of contact for production.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPlastics, Paper & Surface Technology
Swissdoc 0.553.43.0
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
- 🎓 Kunststofftechnologe/-login EFZ
Official education path
You enter through technical initial training, supplemented by specific shift leader courses.
Typical training path
Kunststofftechnologe/-login EFZ
Prerequisites
- Optional additional courses as a shift leader, e.g., Schicht- und Gruppenleiter/in STF
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- Quality awareness
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- Sense of responsibility
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter if you have technical initial training and relevant practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Quality awareness
- Willingness to work shifts
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand by the injection moulding machine and constantly check the moulded parts for defects. If you spot deviations, you adjust the parameters immediately or start maintenance.
- You monitor the automated production of plastic components on the line.
- You analyse production data and spot potential quality issues early.
- You independently fix technical faults on the injection moulding machines.
- You coordinate workflows within your shift and assign tasks.
- You document production figures and error sources for follow-up.
- You train new staff on the hall's safety regulations.
Working conditions
You work mainly in the production hall of injection moulding plants. Your workspace is right next to the machines and near the control stations.
Where to learn
- KUNSTSTOFF.swissSchachenallee 29, 5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Quality awareness
- Willingness to work shifts
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- High pressure
- Noise and heat
- Strict guidelines
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