Industrial Mechanic (a.G.)

30 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
Küssnacht am Rigi

Job summary

Join Lactalis, the global leader in dairy processing, in Küssnacht! Enjoy a vibrant work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Perform maintenance and repair on production equipment efficiently.
Analyze and troubleshoot issues in production and technical systems.
Plan and coordinate maintenance tasks with internal and external teams.

Skills

Completed mechanical vocational training or equivalent experience required.
Strong knowledge of conventional metal and plastic processing.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

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About the job

DISCOVER OUR JOB OPPORTUNITIES
85,500 EMPLOYEES | 95 COUNTRIES | THE WORLDWIDE NO. 1 IN DAIRY PROCESSING WORKPLACE IN KÜSSNACHT AM RIGI (SZ). EXACTLY. WHERE OTHERS GO ON HOLIDAY!

INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC / MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (a.G)

The brands of Lactalis Suisse SA – BAER, Galbani, Leerdammer, Président and Salakis – stand for enjoyment and joie de vivre. Our multinational company belongs to the French Lactalis Group, world market leader in dairy products and cheese.

For over 100 years, BAER has stood for high-quality and enjoyable soft & grilled cheese products. Produced in the heart of Switzerland from the best and most natural ingredients from the region. And precisely where Wilhelm Tell already shot his arrows at cheese wheels. The story with the apple on the head of Walter, his son, is indeed a legend. But you know that just as well.

Right here, in this idyll near Lake Lucerne, we are looking for a trained, reliable and passionate mechanic specialist as an industrial & maintenance mechanic for our production company BAER AG.

As a family business, we have cultivated a respectful "du" culture from the very beginning and look forward to a straightforward application. In our companies, we also promote a culture of respect, inclusion, equality and trust. Our Lactalis Leadership Model also sets a clear standard of behaviours by which our leaders are measured.

Our offer includes

the best mix of working in a traditional Swiss company, embedded in an international environment of a family business with enjoyable brands of the highest renown
a sustainable and employee-oriented corporate culture in the 8th largest food company and the worldwide No. 1 in dairy processing
an exciting and versatile range of tasks in our multicultural, 12-person strong maintenance team (mechanical workshop / electrical automation workshop / building maintenance), which will challenge your learning abilities and professional development anew every day
attractive employment conditions with above-average fringe benefits (at least 25 days up to max. 35 days holiday, UVG/KTG premium 100% borne by the company, pension fund split 60%/40%, free product allowance up to 50.-/month, free parking, free breakfast, etc.)
interesting training opportunities (internal + external) as well as through company-owned training modules, e.g. in digital form with our Digital Learning Factory or face-to-face instruction, e.g. in our Maintenance Academy
the chance for a worldwide, transversal career within a rapidly growing global family group
if you want to relocate from another geographical part of the world, we offer active and strong support with residence (administration, permits, etc.) and housing search

You are looking for

the chance to prove and continuously expand your skills as an industrial mechanic / maintenance mechanic EFZ, or a related mechanical profession (e.g. plant constructor)?
to work in a collegial team where active and solution-oriented thinking and acting as well as personal responsibility are valued?
a secure job and good professional development opportunities?

Your tasks

Repair and maintenance work on our production and infrastructure facilities as well as professional and cost-effective troubleshooting and optimisation work on existing systems
Analysis of faults and corresponding troubleshooting on production and process plants and other technical systems
Planning/ coordination/ implementation of all necessary maintenance work including AVOR in cooperation with our internal customers as well as external service providers
Workshop work such as welding (TIG), conventional turning, drilling and milling work for the manufacture and adjustment of simple spare parts
Assistance with assembly and commissioning of new systems and participation in various projects
monthly on-call duty

What we expect

Completed vocational training as industrial mechanic EFZ / polymechanic EFZ or extensive experience as a maintenance mechanic with equivalent training

Several years of experience in a similar role, ideally in maintenance / servicing

High quality and safety awareness, experience with ERP systems is an advantage

Good knowledge of conventional metal and plastic processing

Willingness to perform on-call duty (no shift work)

Driving licence category B as well as good German skills spoken and written are a MUST HAVE, English skills are an advantage

Identification with our values AMBITION; COMMITMENT; with SIMPLICITY

For initial information, Timm Lau, Head of Mechanical Workshop, is gladly available directly at +41 41 414 04 70.

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BAER AG – Lactalis Suisse SA - Johanna Felder - HR Specialist
Bahnhofstrasse 67 - 6403 Küssnacht am Rigi
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