Machine Operator

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to operate process equipment or machinery to convert raw materials or semi-finished parts into components or finished parts for a final product at the right time and with the required quality. Each day, you will execute the assigned tasks according to agreed workflows and in accordance with ABB standard processes and safety guidelines and reports any non-compliance. You will also operate machines in accordance with the operating manual, work schedule, and/or production order instructions.

The work model for the role is: onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification, Installation Products in Uster.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Performing routine machinery set-up, adjustments, and repairing and fitting simple replacement parts

• Ensuring regular standard maintenance of the equipment, tools set-up, programming activities, and troubleshooting and reporting issues, if any; and maintaining detailed records of machinery set-ups, repairs, and maintenance activities

• Keeping track of approved, defective units, and final products

• Set up and optimize injection molding machines

Qualifications for the role

• Formal training as a plastics technologist or toolmaker

• Few years of practical experience in injection molding, including machine setup, start‑up, and production troubleshooting

• Proficient in setting up, adjusting, and optimizing injection molding machines, tools, hot‑runner systems, and process parameters

• Experience in sampling new injection molds, conducting initial runs, and preparing complete production and quality documentation

• Solid understanding of quality standards, safety and environmental regulations, and practical application of 5S and structured process control

• High level of organizational skills, technical problem-solving ability, and teamwork in a molding environment

• Good German language skills, spoken and written, for effective communication, documentation, and coordination on the shop floor

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Attractive compensation including bonus, 13th-month salary, and participation opportunities (ESAP)

• Career development through targeted training and advancement opportunities

• Sustainability and mobility: Eco-bonus for employees commuting without a car

• Discounts: REKA checks, Swibeco discounts, and Felfel vending machines

More about us

The ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts) supports the safe connection, protection, and distribution of electrical energy — from the source to the socket. The products are designed for easy installation and engineered to perform reliably under demanding conditions, ensuring safety and uninterrupted operation for utilities, businesses, and people around the world.

The business area includes solutions such as:

• Electrical junction boxes, connection technology, fastening systems, and cable tray systems

• Ty‑Rap cable ties and T&B Liquidtight Systems protective components

• PVC‑coated and nylon conduit protection systems

• Power connection and grounding systems

• Medium‑voltage solutions under leading brands such as Elastimold, Homac, Hi‑Tech Valiant, and others

The division manufactures both standard products and custom-made solutions (m/f/d) for a wide range of applications, including harsh environments and industrial conditions.

The recruitment process is led by talent partner Ece Özen.

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