SOTTAS SA
Bulle
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Welding Manager
- 13 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bulle
Job summary
Join Sottas SA, a leader in high-tech facades and metal construction.
Tasks
- Plan and prioritize welding tasks for efficient workflow.
- Coordinate with assembly and operations for optimal part flow.
- Supervise welders and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Skills
- Seeking an organized, tech-savvy individual with welding skills.
- Strong team management and communication abilities are essential.
- Experience in manual and/or automatic welding is a plus.
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About the job
Welding Manager
- Full time
Company Description
Leader in the high-tech facade and metal construction market in Switzerland with over 550 employees, Sottas SA is a reliable family business at the cutting edge of technology, placing the human being at the center.
We are recognized for our know-how and our respect for high-level commitments in terms of quality, deadlines, safety, and sustainable development.
Job Description
We are looking for a welding sector manager within our metal framework workshop. Attached to the welding team, the main tasks of this position are:
Plan the work and monitor priorities
Coordinate with the Assembly Manager and Operations Manager to ensure optimal flow of parts
Monitor allocated hour budgets, provide feedback to the Technical Office
Assign welders by project and skills (MAG 135/138, 136 and 121 processes)
Test and support new welders, prepare their workstation, plates, and toolboxes
Train and certify welders according to ISO 9606 standard
Prepare welding stations and equipment for site work
Manage consumables (filler metals, gases) and place necessary orders
Supervise equipment maintenance (welding machines, flux carts, Weldycar)
Ensure traceability of filler metals according to project execution class and manage certificates
Verify the application of welding procedures (WPS/DMOS) and ensure compliance with ISO 3834 and EN 1090 standards
Ensure visual inspection of welds
Coordinate non-destructive testing with the Quality Service (ultrasound, magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant, visual as well as geometric controls) and schedule external NDT interventions
Participate in continuous improvement: feedback of indicators, proposal of method and equipment optimizations
Ensure application of safety protocols (PPE, PPHS) and management of permits (bridge cranes, forklifts, electric stackers, aerial work platforms)
Perform MAG welds (processes 136 and 138) in accordance with instructions and current standards
Use air-arc gouging process for possible touch-ups
Participate in handling and moving parts operations
Qualifications
We are looking for an autonomous and organized person, interested in technology and the metal construction sector. You understand production flows as a whole and propose improvements to optimize work. You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with internal teams. Team management is necessary for this position. You have skills in manual and/or automatic welding. An IWS certification is an advantage.
Additional Information
Do you want to thrive professionally, take on technical challenges, and participate in large-scale projects? We look forward to receiving your application (with diplomas and work certificates).
Only candidates matching the profile will receive a response.
