Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 48'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 53'243 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 57'700 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 52'650 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 60'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Facharbeiter/in Papiertechnik/Papiertechnologie
You operate modern machines and monitor paper production.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Paper technology specialists run production plants, ensure quality, and resolve technical faults in the factory.
In paper technology, you combine technical know-how with industrial manufacturing. You monitor complex production lines, adjust machine parameters, and ensure the final product meets the highest standards. Your daily work involves precise tasks, continuous process optimisation, and responsibility for high-quality paper and cardboard products.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPlastics, Paper & Surface Technology
Swissdoc 0.520.8.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Papier- und Schreibwarenverkäufer. Based on 88 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 50'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 48'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 49'200 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 53'300 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 53'300 | 25 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting various | CHF 52'000 | 6 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 51'280 | 66 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Papiertechnologe/-technologin EFZ
Official education path
Entry is through an accredited distance learning course, specifically designed for career changers with professional experience.
Typical training path
Papiertechnologe/-technologin EFZ
Prerequisites
- Several years of professional experience in the paper industry
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you already have completed initial training in a technical profession.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
- Physical resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control console and continuously check the paper web for even thickness and strength. If deviations occur, you precisely adjust the printing and drying parameters to avoid waste.
- You monitor the ongoing production process at the control console.
- You adjust machine parameters for optimal paper quality and strength.
- You document production data and carefully log technical faults.
- You carry out maintenance work on the conveyor belts and rollers.
- You check raw materials and finished products against specific standards.
- You train new staff on the facility's safety regulations.
Working conditions
You work in industrial production halls for paper and cardboard manufacturing. The working environment is highly technical and requires strict adherence to safety standards.
Where to learn
- Verband der schweizerischen Papier-, Karton und Folienhersteller ZPKFBergstrasse 110, 8032 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
- Physical resilience
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
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