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Oetiker

Manufactures clamps and quick-connectors for vehicles

Polymechaniker Apprentice

Internship
$10k
Horgen, Switzerland
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsPrecision Machining & Toolmaking

About the job

Requirements
  • Completed secondary school (level A or B with very good grades).
  • Solid knowledge of mathematics and physics.
  • Attention to detail and willingness to work precisely.
  • Technical understanding and spatial visualization ability.
  • Team spirit and willingness to learn.
  • Reliability, friendliness, and respectfulness.
Responsibilities
  • Program and machine individual parts and small batches.
  • Program at the programming station using Mastercam and ISO.
  • Inspect manufactured parts.
  • Produce individual parts using conventional turning, milling, and drilling machines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for technical puzzles and challenges.

About the company

Oetiker supplies high-quality connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and other industrial segments, focusing on ensuring reliable connections for mission-critical parts. Its product lineup includes clamps, rings, straps, and quick-connectors used in powertrain, drivetrain, and medical applications. The company combines products with engineering, prototyping, and testing support to quickly develop comprehensive clamping and connection solutions. With 1,800+ employees across more than 25 countries and over 75 years of experience, Oetiker positions itself as a global, long-term partner for leading OEMs. Its differentiators include deep expertise in a broad range of high-end clamps and connectors, combined with hands-on engineering services to tailor solutions and overcome specific clamping challenges. The company’s goal is to help customers achieve reliable connections in critical systems, maintaining trust and continuity as a global supplier.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Horgen, Switzerland

Founded

1942

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AD Plast broadens manufacturing into injection molding and deepens Nordic market access.
  • Aftermarket Kits create recurring replacement demand outside volatile original-equipment programs.
  • The 2026 news page shows active product merchandising and customer-facing commercialization efforts.

What critics are saying

  • Automotive demand concentration exposes Oetiker to OEM production swings and supplier cuts.
  • AD Plast integration can distract management and delay injection-molding synergies through 2026.
  • No 2025-2026 hiring or expansion disclosures signal a quiet, low-momentum operating environment.

What makes Oetiker unique

  • Oetiker, founded 1942, leads high-end connecting solutions from Horgen, Switzerland.
  • November 25, 2024 AD Plast acquisition adds injection molding capability beyond clamps.
  • Oetiker Aftermarket Kits target passenger, commercial, two-wheeler, cooling, and heating applications.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Training Programs