Apprenticeship as a CFC Polymechanic

About the job

Company Description

Are you looking for an apprenticeship that allows you to make a real impact?

Join a team working on one of the world’s greatest challenges: helping to feed the planet while protecting our environment.

Syngenta Crop Protection is based in Switzerland and has teams worldwide. Through science and technology, we develop crop protection solutions that help farmers produce stronger, healthier harvests, even under difficult conditions.

Whether you are interested in commerce, technology, science, or operational activities, you will have the opportunity to learn from our teams, develop your talents from day one, and contribute to tangible advances for farmers around the world. It’s much more than the start of an apprenticeship — it’s the start of your future.

Your well-being also matters. Syngenta is certified as a Friendly Work Space and recognised by Health Promotion Switzerland for its commitment to a healthy and positive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Job Description

For our production site in Monthey, we are looking for a CFC polymechanic apprentice!

The first two years of practical courses will take place at the Intercantonal Professional School of Chemistry in Monthey. The last two years will be at Syngenta.

During the apprenticeship, the apprentice will machine parts, manufacture tools and devices in metal or other materials. Tasks include preventive maintenance, machine overhauls, troubleshooting, and ensuring the reliability of industrial equipment.

More specifically:

• List the necessary materials and supplies
• Estimate the time required for production
• Manufacture the various parts of a prototype
• Assemble and check the operation
• Write the system’s user manual
• Check the quality of produced parts
• Verify the installation
• Maintain and repair machines and equipment

Learn more about the profession on our website .

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity
• Good spatial awareness
• Technical aptitude
• Methodical mindset
• Numerical skills
• Precision and thoroughness
• Ability to work in a team

Additional Information

Syngenta Monthey trains around fifty apprentices in seven different professions. As a forward-looking training company, certified as a Top Training Company , it offers you the opportunity to receive solid professional training. After the apprenticeship, this training opens up interesting prospects for both professional and personal development. Discover the activities, history, and challenges of the Monthey site via this video .

Benefits offered to our apprentices:

• Contribution to school fees
• Laptop throughout the training
• Language stay at one of our many sites, financially supported by Movetia
• Half-fare Swiss Railways (SBB) subscription
• Contribution to fitness subscription
• Syngenta Campus: company restaurant, free parking, on-site doctor

Interested? Then apply online, attaching your complete application: cover letter, CV, copies of the last three school reports and, if available: internship reports, work certificates, and diplomas.