Team Leader of Mechanical Fitters for the Manufacturing Department – 2x8 Shift Schedule (m/f)

About the job

Making complexity accessible

Mikron Automation is your global partner for advanced automation solutions. At Mikron, we are committed to providing the best assembly systems and all the necessary services throughout the lifecycle of your product. Thanks to our extensive engineering expertise, our knowledge of complex processes, our scalable platforms, and our ongoing support, we ensure sustainable success for your business.

Your mission:

As Team Leader of mechanical fitters, you take operational and human responsibility for a team of about 10 employees. Your role is to organize, supervise, and develop your team while ensuring efficient, high-quality production that meets safety requirements.

You are fully involved in production, with an approximate distribution of:

• 70%: Machining, programming, and technical support

• 30%: Management - supervision, monitoring, organization, personnel development

Your main responsibilities and activities:

Management & Leadership (30%):

• Supervise, support, and develop employee skills (coaching, versatility, evaluations, training).

• Ensure the daily organization of the team according to planning priorities.

• Monitor individual and collective performance (quality, deadlines, productivity).

• Promote a positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented team climate.

• Enforce internal rules, safety standards, and the 5S charter.

Production & Technical (70%):

• Produce mechanical parts on CNC machines (milling & turning).

• Program parts using CAM software (Mastercam).

• Ensure compliance with deadlines and quality.

• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of workshop processes.

Your profile:

• Federal VET Diploma as mechanical fitter (machining option) or equivalent qualification: essential.

• Proven experience in CNC machining: essential.

• Skills in CAM programming (knowledge of Mastercam software is an advantage).

• Natural leadership, organizational skills, and results orientation.

• Ability to motivate, structure, and develop a team.

• Team management experience: a plus.

• Comfortable with IT tools (Windows).

Work schedule:

• 2x8 shift schedule, Monday to Friday: 05:00–13:00 and 13:00–21:00

We offer you:

• A key role within the workshop, with a real impact on team organization and development.

• A varied activity combining management, technical work, and continuous improvement.

• A modern, dynamic, and collaborative environment.

• Solid working conditions and attractive social benefits.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.