Chemical Production Technician

At Ovivo by Ecolab, we empower you to grow your skills and professional experience while working alongside global experts in water treatment. As a Chemical Production Technician, you will play a key role in assembling, producing, and ensuring the quality of a new product used in the generation of ultra-pure water.

Joining Ovivo by Ecolab means becoming part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals committed to protecting our planet’s most vital resource – water. Together, we are building a more sustainable future.

This position is based in Witterswil, Solothurn (Basel Area), Switzerland, with excellent public transport access (Tram 10) and free on-site parking.

The position:

As a Production Technician, you will be assigned flexibly to all the production entities in the new factory and will operate, prepare, troubleshoot and clean the plants on your own.

• Flexible and independent processing of production orders according to production schedule
• Cleaning, setting up, and operating machinery and equipment in line with manufacturing documentation and quality standards
• Handling water and chemicals, using mechanical tools, electromechanical systems, process analyzers, and automation controls
• Performing stock counts and inventory checks
• Identifying and reporting potential issues proactively
• Participating in daily shop floor meetings
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of production processes

Qualifications:

• A background in chemical production or a related technical field
• 3–5 years of experience in a production environment
• Strong technical understanding and practical experience such as installation on hydraulic facilities
• Analytical prowess to leverage data and available resources to resolve key issues that arise every single day in the workshop
• Accurate and reliable working style
• Self-initiative and creativity, flexible and able to work under pressure
• A good team-oriented working attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Good English-knowledge for daily business. German, French or other languages are an added value
• You are Swiss or EU citizen or have a C Swiss resident permit.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• The chance to work with cutting-edge ultrapure water technology for the electronics industry in a modern workplace in Witterswil
• A dynamic, agile environment with continuous learning opportunities
• Technical training and professional development in Switzerland
• Immediate start or by mutual agreement