Mechanic/Operator Rectification & Filtering (100%) (m/f/d)

Who we are

Novelis is driven by the desire to shape a sustainable world together.

As a global leader in innovative products and services and the world’s largest aluminium recycler, we partner with customers in the automotive, aerospace, can, and specialty sectors to provide solutions that enhance the benefits of lightweight aluminium.

We have a coordinated network of technically sophisticated rolling and recycling operations across 29 sites in 9 countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, with 12,750 employees worldwide. The headquarters is located in Atlanta, USA.

Our customers include some of the world’s most important and well-known brands, including Coca-Cola, Ford, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Airbus, Boeing, Nespresso, Samsung, and others. Furthermore, Novelis is at the forefront of the industry through its sustainability and recycling efforts.

Join our mission to create a sustainable world and start as soon as possible at our site in Sierre, Switzerland

Your responsibilities:

• Work in compliance with all safety rules.
• Versatile position combining operation activities of rectification, filtering and distillation facilities as well as mechanical maintenance activities, with a balanced distribution between the two areas.
• Integrated into the "rectification & filtering" department, you participate alone or in a team in the improvement and maintenance of our production tools.

Operational activities:

• Ensure the proper functioning of rectification, filtering and distillation facilities to guarantee the quality, availability and performance of the equipment.
• Prepare the support and working cylinders according to production standards.
• Participate in daily operational activities and contribute to achieving production, quality and safety objectives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of facilities and working methods (5S, NOS, Operator Care).

Mechanical maintenance activities:

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance operations on the sector’s equipment. Participate in the overhaul, commissioning and continuous improvement of the different parts of our machines.
• Coordinate maintenance interventions and ensure the reliability and availability of the equipment.
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement necessary actions to guarantee production continuity.

How to convince us:

• Certified mechanic (polymechanic or equivalent)
• At least two years of experience in an industrial environment
• You are dynamic, able to take initiative, have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team
• You demonstrate great rigour and a strong sense of quality, aware that non-compliant preparation or finishing of cylinders can have a direct impact on production performance and reliability
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage
• You are available to provide on-call service
• Good understanding of industrial equipment and performance challenges (quality, deadlines, costs, KPIs)
• Ability to establish a climate of trust, fostering team cohesion, commitment and effective daily collaboration.
• Fluency in French or German, with a good knowledge of the other language (English is a plus).

Please apply before 2 October 2026.

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Your responsibilities:

• Work in compliance with all safety regulations.
• Versatile role including operation of rectification, filtering and distillation plants as well as mechanical maintenance work, with an even distribution between both areas.
• As part of the "Rectification & Filtering" department, you contribute alone or in a team to the improvement and maintenance of our production facilities.

Operational tasks:

• Ensure smooth operation of grinding, filtering and distillation plants to guarantee quality, availability and performance of the plants.
• Prepare support and working cylinders according to production standards.
• Participate in daily operational processes and contribute to achieving production, quality and safety goals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of plants and working methods (5S, NOS, Operator Care).

Mechanical maintenance tasks:

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance measures on the sector’s plants. Participate in overhaul, commissioning and continuous improvement of various parts of our machines.
• Coordinate maintenance measures and ensure reliability and availability of the plants.
• Diagnose faults and implement necessary measures to ensure production continuity.

How to convince us:

• Certified mechanic (polymechanic or equivalent qualification)
• At least two years of professional experience in an industrial environment
• You are dynamic, show initiative, have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team
• You are characterised by great care and a strong quality awareness and are aware that non-standard preparation or finishing of cylinders can have direct effects on the performance and reliability of production
• SAP knowledge is an advantage
• You are willing to provide on-call duty
• Good understanding of industrial plants and performance requirements (quality, deadlines, costs, KPIs)
• Ability to create a climate of trust that promotes team cohesion, commitment and efficient collaboration in daily work.
• Fluency in French or German and good knowledge of the other language (English is an advantage).

Please apply by 2 October 2026.