Salary by experience
View as table
| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'760 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 67'142 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 71'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 81'900 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 84'500 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Kunststofftechnologe/-login EFZ
You design modern plastic products from planning to production.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan and manufacture plastic products, maintain machines, and develop sustainable solutions.
Modern production halls create everyday and highly specialized plastic parts. You plan the manufacturing process, choose the right material, and set up the machines. You combine technical understanding with precise manual work. Together with colleagues and customers, you optimize processes and rely on innovative, eco-friendly materials. Your profession combines craftsmanship with future technology.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryPlastics, Paper & Surface Technology
Swissdoc 0.553.39.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Plastics Technologist. Based on 420 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+9% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 68'250 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 68'968 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 68'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 74'550 |
Top earning cantons
View as table
| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 78'000 | 21 |
| Schwyz | CHF 78'000 | 16 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 72'750 | 22 |
| Zurich | CHF 72'350 | 54 |
| Solothurn | CHF 71'400 | 25 |
| Aargau | CHF 71'000 | 40 |
Top paying industries
View as table
| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 78'000 | 10 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 78'000 | 5 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 72'050 | 28 |
| Industry various | CHF 70'350 | 196 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 70'000 | 57 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 66'884 | 32 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Kunststofftechnologe/-login EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts 4 years. It combines theoretical lessons at the vocational school with practical work at the company.
Typical training path
Kunststofftechnologe/-login EFZ
Curriculum
- Planen und Vorbereiten, In-Betrieb-Nehmen, Überprüfen und Abschliessen von Produktionsprozessen
- Bearbeiten von Werkstücken
- Entwickeln von Produkten und Prozessen
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- Interest in machines and technical understanding
- Good spatial awareness
- Manual dexterity
- Exact working style
- Independence
- Flexibility in working hours
- 1Planen und Vorbereiten, In-Betrieb-Nehmen, Überprüfen und Abschliessen von Produktionsprozessen
- 2Bearbeiten von Werkstücken
- 3Entwickeln von Produkten und Prozessen
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Precise work
- Team spirit
- Flexibility
- Solution-oriented
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the injection molding machine. You check the workpieces for accuracy and adjust the parameters if needed. In between, you exchange ideas with the design team about new material options.
- You plan the manufacturing process and choose the right plastic material.
- You set up machines and program the controls for startup.
- You manufacture parts by hand or using special production methods.
- You check the quality of the workpieces and fix disruptions immediately.
- You carefully maintain the equipment and optimize production processes.
- You advise customers on technical questions.
- You research sustainable materials and support recycling concepts.
Working conditions
You work standing in noisy production halls and wear personal protective equipment. Teamwork and contact with suppliers and customers are part of your daily routine.
Where to learn
- KUNSTSTOFF.swissSchachenallee 29, 5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Precise work
- Team spirit
- Flexibility
- Solution-oriented
Trade-offs
- Noise and heat
- Physical strain
- Shift work
- High responsibility
06 · Similar
