Specialist - Production Technician

Location: Zurich

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Footwear Product Creation

In short

Join a team of forward-thinkers and take an active role in shaping the future of sportswear manufacturing. As a skilled Production Operator, you will run and monitor core machinery on our state-of-the-art, fully automated Lightspray™ line in Zurich, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of performance and quality. You will be a key player in the daily success of our mission to challenge conventions and rewrite the rulebook of our industry.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Technician to operate a state-of-the-art, fully automated sports shoe manufacturing line in Zurich. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining machines that incorporate a polymer extrusion process, automation, and robotics in a production setting. As Production Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of the machinery, conducting regular maintenance, and addressing any minor issues that may arise during production.

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To ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process, we kindly ask all applicants to submit their CV in English, as this is the working language of our company.

Your Mission

Independently operate and monitor multiple core production machines (e.g., plastic extruder, spraying, printing) according to SOPs, ensuring our revolutionary products meet unflinching quality standards.
Perform 1st level maintenance, including daily checks, system purging, inspection, cleaning, and lubrication.
Conduct basic troubleshooting for common machine alarms and stoppages, applying your problem-solving skills to keep production moving.
Independently evaluate shoe quality, understand the root causes of main quality defects, and adjust settings to correct common issues.
Apply your knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe machine entry to ensure a safe working environment for the entire team.
Add new articles to the server library and maintain thorough and accurate records of production activities.
Act as a role model and train new Line Assistants and Operators, sharing your knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Your story

You have proven experience as a Machine Operator in a production environment, with a passion for technology and innovation.
You possess a strong mechanical aptitude and can identify early warning signs of equipment failure.
You have a working knowledge of electrical safety systems and can identify defective electrical components.
You are a data-driven problem-solver with a methodical approach to troubleshooting and quality control.
You are an excellent communicator who thrives in a team environment and excels at coordinating during shift handovers.
You are proficient in English (reading/writing) to comprehend SOPs and document production data.

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About the Team

Join the Lightspray™ team, a group of passionate innovators and entrepreneurial thinkers united by a single mission: to make high-performance footwear at scale, anywhere, anytime, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are pioneers, using technology-driven solutions to revolutionize the running shoe landscape from the ground up.

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Footwear Development, Ho Chi Minh City

Unlike other brands, we aren't just executioners out here in Vietnam, we give ideas as well. Sometimes they have a new idea in Zurich and we might find a process to make it more efficient and we share that.

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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.