ETA Plastics Technologist — Machine Set-up Technician
- Location
- GrenchenSolothurnSwitzerland
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2026
About ETA
ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse is a Swiss watchmaking and component manufacturing company operating within the Swatch Group. The company specialises in precision production of Swiss‑made movements, watch components and assemblies, combining industrial-scale manufacturing with watchmaking exactitude. ETA’s sites employ multidisciplinary teams focused on engineering, process development and quality control to service Swatch Group brands and external partners.
ETA SA (Swatch Group) — Grenchen: Plastics Technologist / Machine Set-up Technician (on site) for precision watch component production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust and commission plastics production machines and auxiliary equipment for serial production of green blanks and other plastic watch components.
- Execute tool changeovers and mould installation with strict adherence to setup sheets and technical drawings.
- Monitor production parameters, perform in‑process quality checks and document results to ensure conformity with specifications.
- Troubleshoot process deviations and implement corrective actions to minimise scrap and downtime.
- Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to perform preventive maintenance and escalate mechanical issues.
- Support continuous improvement projects to increase yield, reduce cycle times and stabilise processes.
- Keep accurate production records, complete shift handovers and adhere to HSE and cleanroom procedures where applicable.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma or apprenticeship in plastics technology, mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Proven competence in machine set‑up and operation within injection moulding or comparable plastics processes.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, setup documentation and process parameters.
- Good manual dexterity, precision orientation and experience with tooling/mechanical adjustments.
- Familiarity with process control methods and basic troubleshooting techniques.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience in plastics production, injection moulding or machine set‑up within a serial manufacturing environment; prior exposure to watch or precision component manufacturing is advantageous.
Education
Vocational training (apprenticeship) in plastics technology, mechanical engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland, with easy access to Biel/Bienne.
Culture
ETA operates within the Swatch Group framework and combines Swiss watchmaking heritage with industrial production standards. The workplace is engineering‑driven and multicultural, emphasising precision, continuous improvement and collaborative problem‑solving across production and technical teams.
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