Specialist - Production Operator

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.

Please Read Before Applying:
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 and apply safety instructions at all times.

- 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.

- You are able to work in shifts as this role requires Morning and Afternoon shifts

Meet 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.

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.