Apprentice Metal Constructor CFC

Interns, students, apprentices

Apprentice Metal Constructor CFC

Do you enjoy measuring, welding, assembling, and seeing your work take shape? Does giving depth to plans and delivering solid works speak to you? Join our workshops and construction sites on August 10, 2026!

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals and ranks among the best hospital institutions worldwide according to the Newsweek 2025 ranking. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a leading role in care, research, and training.

Within the Infrastructure Department (DINF), the CIT-S (Construction, Engineering, Technical and Safety Directorate) operates, maintains, and modernizes a portfolio of more than 40 buildings. Its missions cover building construction and modernization, operation/maintenance of technical and biomedical equipment, as well as the protection and safety of property and people. You will work between workshop and construction sites to create metal parts and elements that directly contribute to the comfort and safety of patients and teams.

Mission

• You cut the material (sheets, bars), machine, mill, drill, file, chisel, notch, grind, bend, and weld in the workshop
• You assemble handles, locks, and other fittings, install seals, and prepare assemblies
• You take precise measurements, mark reference points, and assemble elements by welding and/or screwing
• On site, you adjust and fix by bolting or welding; you install doors and windows, fix railings and other facade elements
• You read/draw plans supporting the work and prepare technical documentation
• You use machine tools and computer numerical control (CNC) machining centers, strictly respecting safety rules (PPE, lockouts)

Profile

• You have completed your compulsory schooling
• You are not afraid of heights and have good physical endurance for work at height and on construction sites
• You demonstrate manual dexterity, rigor, and precision; your logical and methodical mind guides you
• You enjoy teamwork and have a sense of responsibility; you know how to analyze and solve problems.

We offer

By joining CHUV as an apprentice, you benefit from:

• A complete, varied, and professional training at the heart of a university hospital
• Close supervision provided by experienced trainers
• The possibility to continue your professional career at CHUV after the apprenticeship, subject to available positions
• Active support to develop your talents, with the possibility to be selected for SwissSkills, the national trades competition, when the edition matches your field
• And many benefits reserved for apprentices (meals, transport discounts, social network, etc.)

Contact and application submission

Interested? Send us your application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• School reports from the last three years
• Any internship reports

Contact for information about the position: For any information regarding the position, please contact Ms. Samela Sulejmani, Training Coordinator at 021 314 81 80.

Since all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our employees, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.