Founded in 1887 as a foundry, the company has been part of Georg Fischer AG since 2008. Our location manufactures flow-optimized valves and sells piping systems, making it a center of competence for building technology.
GF JRG AG in Sissach is part of the GF Building Flow Solutions division of the Swiss corporation Georg Fischer, which has its corporate headquarters in Schaffhausen.
During your apprenticeship as a mechanical technician, you will learn how to expertly manufacture metal components. You will learn a range of machining techniques such as drilling, turning and milling. Furthermore, you will monitor production on the CNC machines and check the components for their dimensions.
In our machining section, around 60 employees ensure the smooth production of our high-quality valves for drinking water applications using the latest processing machines.
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As an information technologist, you are responsible for ensuring that the IT infrastructure runs smoothly. You are familiar with system technology and also plan and operate ICT solutions.
You support our employees with IT problems, put new devices into operation, maintain networks and further develop programs.
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As part of the team, you ensure that our employees, visitors and customers feel comfortable. Whether indoors or outdoors, you enjoy physical work and are good with your hands.
Cleaning systems technicians use special technical equipment for their work, are familiar with cleaning agents and can carry out minor repairs independently.
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As a commercial employee, you will be able to experience various different departments, such as purchasing, sales, human resources, reception and the information centre and take on various exciting tasks in the respective area. The apprenticeship provides you with a solid foundation for your career and offers you a lot of variety.
In this role, you will take on a wide range of administrative tasks and support our team in various areas. Your responsibilities will include writing letters, minutes and contracts, as well as creating reports. You will be responsible for obtaining offers, creating orders and checking order confirmations. You will also take care of correspondence with internal and external customers and suppliers. In addition, you will plan and organize meetings and events, process e-mails, answer telephone calls and receive guests.
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As a casting technician, you are an all-rounder in the foundry. You will learn about the production process for cast products, the materials used and the various processes.
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In our foundry, around 35 employees use an automatic molding line to produce high-quality copper alloy products for our valves in the drinking water sector using the sandcasting method.
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As a mechanical engineer, you will manufacture workpieces, produce tools and devices for production, or assemble devices, apparatus, machines or installations. In collaboration with other specialists, you process orders or projects, develop design solutions and create technical documents or build prototypes and carry out tests.
You are involved in putting into operation, planning and monitoring production processes or carrying out maintenance work.
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As a logistics professional, you will manage goods in the warehouse. You will receive, inspect and record incoming goods. You will also store goods appropriately and prepare them for shipping when an order is placed.
Your main tasks include picking goods to order for customers. You transport the goods through the warehouse and prepare them for delivery.
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As a design engineer, you will work with other specialists to develop and design separate pieces and assemblies for devices, machines or installations, as well as tools and devices for production. You will also process orders, specifications or parts of projects.
During your apprenticeship, you will create manufacturing, assembly and testing documents and develop the necessary production data. You will create instructions and documentation for the operation and maintenance of the products.
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During your apprenticeship as a machine operator, you will learn how to set up and adjust the installations, monitor ongoing production and how to respond to malfunctions and breakdowns.
In our assembly section, around 70 employees ensure the smooth production of our high-quality valves for drinking water applications using the latest assembly, testing and packaging equipment.
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We are a successful international industrial company specializing in water-based building technology. Around 300 employees are involved in the development, production, and distribution of our fittings and systems.
At our location in Sissach, you have the opportunity to pursue one of our nine apprenticeships.
Our vision, "Rethinking Together," inspires us in our daily work.
In Sissach, we live our three values: Caring, Learning, Performance. Building on our strong foundation, they support us in our further development as a company.
“An even better future begins with the measures we take today.”
Of course, you can always make an appointment with us to get a sneak peek. For some apprenticeships, you can even do this online. We offer virtual taster apprenticeships, where an apprentice explains their apprenticeship to you and talks about their everyday life.
Submit your application via Yousty with your CV and all the relevant documents, explaining why you want to learn the chosen profession with us.
Ideally, you should decide on one of the training professions and then apply for it.
We will contact you after reviewing your application. If we are satisfied with your application, we will invite you to an interview. If your attitude and profile match the apprenticeship, you can complete a 2-5 day taster apprenticeship with us to get to know the profession and the company better.
No, but for some apprenticeships, an aptitude test takes place during the taster apprenticeship.
No, it is not mandatory, but it can give your application a boost.
Whether you get an apprenticeship with us depends on your performance and behavior during the taster apprenticeship. The overall impression you make on your trainer or supervisor is crucial.
