Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'780 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 67'300 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 68'742 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 71'151 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 71'454 |
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Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Anlagenführer/in EFZ
You operate and monitor industrial production plants for series manufacturing.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Anlagenführer/in EFZ operate industrial machines. You monitor production processes. You ensure quality and safety in manufacturing.
In modern industrial companies, you are the expert for complex production plants. You set up machines. You monitor ongoing processes. You optimize manufacturing. You work closely with teams. You ensure high quality standards. You react quickly to technical challenges. Your expertise keeps industrial production running smoothly.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryIndustrial Food Production
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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 Anlagenführerin. Based on 1,118 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+10% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 62'770 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'474 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'348 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Fribourg | CHF 81'337 | 14 |
| Thurgau | CHF 70'304 | 33 |
| Berne | CHF 70'000 | 180 |
| Lucerne | CHF 69'145 | 104 |
| Solothurn | CHF 68'900 | 99 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 68'292 | 12 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 80'000 | 7 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 77'250 | 6 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 74'940 | 18 |
| Utilities | CHF 73'329 | 8 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 71'680 | 13 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 70'200 | 129 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Anlagenführer/in EFZ
- ⏱ 3 Jahre
Official education path
Training takes place as a three-year apprenticeship. It happens in an industrial company. You attend weekly vocational school classes.
Typical training path
Anlagenführer/in EFZ
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- technical understanding: basic understanding of technical devices and mechanical processes
- manual dexterity or practical skills
- accurate and careful working style
- ability to concentrate
- reliability and sense of responsibility
- organisational talent
- teamwork skills
- resilience and willingness to work irregular hours (shift work)
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible with technical training. Related vocational qualifications also work. You may need a short induction period.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Careful working style
- Teamwork skills
- 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 of an active production line. You check the speed and pressure parameters. You adjust the settings if needed. This ensures packaging quality.
- You set up industrial machines. You adjust settings to match production data.
- You monitor ongoing manufacturing processes. You check the quality of the goods produced.
- You work closely with technicians. You reconfigure plants for new products.
- You check safety and hygiene measures in the work area. You document the results.
- You optimize machine productivity. You adjust packaging processes accordingly.
- You look for fault sources during breakdowns. You inform the responsible specialist immediately.
- You lead the shift handover. You inform the next team about ongoing tasks.
Working conditions
You work in large industrial companies. These include the food, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries. You also work in packaging firms. The work environment is often noisy, hot, or has specific odors.
Where to learn
- Vereinigung für die Ausbildung von Anlagenführern/Anlagenführerinnen (FOMA) c/o Hodler AdvokaturBelpstrasse 41, 3007 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Careful working style
- Teamwork skills
- Resilience
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Noise and heat
- High responsibility
- Changing tasks
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