CNC Machinist

At Ecolab, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment. As CNC machinist, you will be supporting the production of machined parts in our new CNC workshop. In coordination with the machining workshop manager, you will be in charge  of the CNC machines, CNC programs creation and quality control.

Joining Ecolab means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet’s most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future - together.

The role is based in Witterswil, Solothurn (Basel Area), Switzerland, with good public transport connection (Tram 10) and free car parking.

What is the role?

• Create CNC programs directly on the machines, implement theses programs and monitor the production.
• Work independently with 1 CNC milling machine and 1 CNC lathe.
• Support the production of machined parts for our innovation department and new assembly lines: loading and unloading machines.
• Check parts after machining and keep quality reports up to date.

Does this sound like you?

• You have an education in CNC machinist or programmer.
• You have a professional experience of 5 years in CNC workshop and programming.
• You are autonomous with CNC milling and with CNC turning machines, an experience with Mazak and Mazatrol machines is a plus.
• You are autonomous for dimensional control and have experience in MMT machines. Experience with Hexagon machines is a plus.
• You are familiar with the machining of stainless steel, plastics as PP, PE, POM, PVDF and others.
• You show self-initiative and creativity, you are flexible and able to work under pressure.
• English-knowledge for daily business use. German, French or other languages are an added value.
• You are an EU, Swiss citizen or have a valid working permit for Switzerland.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you carry a strong sense of ownership and teamwork in everything you do, we'd like to hear from you any way.

 Why work at Ecolab?

• Interesting and diverse software development in an exciting and innovative organization
• Working in our young and international Innovation Team
• An opportunity to contribute widely and develop your skills in an agile company
• Dealing with the cutting edge in pure water technology.
• Always new challenges to solve
• Technical training in the position related field as well as the possibility for professional development in Switzerland
• Entry date by mutual agreement
• A modern workplace in Witterswil
• At Ecolab we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

Careers Advancing Ovivo Ultra-Pure Water+ by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions

Help shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapure water solutions —critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.

About Ecolab: 

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. 

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right. 

Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history. 

Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital.  

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