Haag, St. Gallen, CH
Production Team Coordinator Machining
- 18 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language), English (Fluent)
- 9469 Haag, St. Gallen, CH
About the job
About VAT
At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading provider of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for over 60 years. With more than 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag (Switzerland) and run production sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania, as well as sales and service centres around the globe.
Our passion for integrity, teamwork, customer focus, and innovation guides us – always together as #oneVAT.
When you join us, you become part of a dedicated, international team where your voice counts, your ideas make a difference, and your professional development is supported.
Production Team Coordinator Machining
Main Responsibilities
- Coordination and monitoring of daily operations in mechanical manufacturing
- Technical support for CNC operators, setters, and employees in the machining area
- Ensuring efficient material and order flow within production
- Assisting with prioritisation and processing of manufacturing orders
- Monitoring compliance with quality, safety, and process standards
- Supporting troubleshooting and escalating issues to the Team Leader
- Conducting or supporting shopfloor meetings
- Assisting with onboarding and training of new employees
- Monitoring key figures such as productivity, scrap, OEE, and on-time delivery
- Participating in lean, continuous improvement, and process optimisation projects
- Deputising for the Team Leader during their absence
Requirements
- Technical basic training, preferably as a polymechanic, production mechanic, or in a comparable mechanical profession
- Several years of experience in CNC manufacturing or mechanical production
- Sound knowledge of machining processes, tools, and manufacturing workflows
- High quality and process awareness
- Strong organisational skills as well as solution-oriented and independent working style
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Experience with ERP systems and common MS Office applications
- Willingness to take responsibility in daily operational business