Construction

Fachmann/Fachfrau Ofenbau

You plan and oversee the construction of industrial furnaces and systems

Fachmann/Fachfrau Ofenbau

01 · Overview

What this profession is about

Oven construction specialists handle work preparation, site management, and design techniques in larger companies.

As a Fachmann/Fachfrau Ofenbau, you take on key roles in the industry. You combine technical know-how with precise site management. From work preparation to implementing complex designs, you guide projects from start to finish. Your expertise ensures high quality standards and efficient processes in modern production environments.

FieldConstruction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPainting, Plastering & Tiling
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02 · Salary

What you can earn

MedianCHF 67'800
CHF 65'000CHF 108'000
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Innenausbauzeichnerin. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.

Salary by experience

60k70k80k90kmedian 68k60k64k75k91k79k74k0-2 yrs3-5 yrs6-8 yrs9-11 yrs12-21 yrs21+ yrs
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ExperienceSalary (CHF)
0-2 yrsCHF 60'000
3-5 yrsCHF 63'500
6-8 yrsCHF 75'429
9-11 yrsCHF 91'023
12-21 yrsCHF 79'342
21+ yrsCHF 74'400

Salary trend

+49% over decade
60k70k80k59k66k82k87k2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025
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PeriodSalary (CHF)
2014-2016CHF 58'500
2017-2019CHF 66'000
2020-2022CHF 82'047
2023-2025CHF 87'200

Top paying industries

  • Building trade / Real estateCHF 66'00022 obs.
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IndustrySalaryObs.
Building trade / Real estateCHF 66'00022

03 · Pathway

How to enter and grow

Swiss training pathway available in the full profile

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Official education path

Training is provided through specialised advanced modules that offer in-depth knowledge of design and site management.

Typical training path

Fachmann/Fachfrau Ofenbau feu suisse VHP

Prerequisites

  • Sense of responsibility
  • Construction knowledge
  • Precise working methods
  • Ability to lead staff and work in a team
  • Social skills
  • Professional

Requirements

  • Construction technical knowledge
  • Precise way of working
  • Ability to lead employees and work in a team
  • Leadership and social competence

Where this can lead

Career changers can often enter with relevant professional experience and by attending additional modules.

04 · Skills & fit

What it takes

Required skills

  • Technical understanding
  • Precise work
  • Leadership strength
  • Sense of responsibility

Personality fit

  • Swiss career path
  • Career transition
  • Professional growth

05 · Daily reality

What the work feels like

Typical day

You stand at the planning desk and check the technical drawings for the next construction phase. You coordinate materials and work closely with on-site staff.

  • You prepare industrial construction projects technically and organisationally.
  • You oversee the construction of furnaces and check quality.
  • You apply design techniques and check technical standards.
  • You coordinate workflows and ensure safe construction sites.
  • You document progress and adjust plans when needed.
  • You train staff in workplace safety and operational organisation.

Working conditions

You work in larger oven construction companies, industrial firms, or planning offices. Your workplace shifts between workshops, construction sites, and offices.

Strengths

  • Technical understanding
  • Precise work
  • Leadership strength
  • Sense of responsibility

Trade-offs

  • Physical strain
  • Project stress
  • Changing work locations
  • High responsibility

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