CV Fitter: Example and Template
How to structure your CV as a Fitter so that welding certificates, construction site experience and safety credentials are immediately visible.
Currently 106 open Fitter positions in Switzerland, across 12 cantons, 21 of them from the last 7 days. Hans Leutenegger SA Lausanne advertises the most.
CV example — two-page template
This template is editable straight away — or upload your existing CV and it is carried into this layout automatically.
Which qualification belongs on a Fitter CV?
State your EFZ with the exact job title and specialisation, and place valid welding and safety credentials right next to it.
The term Fitter (Monteur) is not a protected title in Switzerland, so your CV must immediately clarify which trade you actually trained in. Spell out the full qualification, for example Plant and Apparatus Fitter EFZ, Metal Construction Fitter EFZ specialising in metal construction, Sanitary Installer EFZ, Heating Installer EFZ or Installation Electrician EFZ. Add the vocational school and year of completion; if you completed a basic federal certificate programme, state the EBA and the subsequent further training to EFZ.
For fitters, the decisive factor is the professional credentials that an employer would otherwise have to pay for themselves. Always list welding qualifications to SN EN ISO 9606-1 with the process (135, 141, 111), material group, plate or pipe position and expiry date. This also includes crane operator licence, forklift licence, PSAgA fall protection training, aerial platform licence and, for electrical installation, proof of instruction under NIV and ESTI requirements. Without a date, such information is worthless, because qualifications expire.
If you hold a foreign qualification, state the recognition status with the SBFI and put your work experience and Swiss certificates in the foreground. Advanced titles such as Welding Specialist SVS, a foreman or site management course with AM Suisse, Pipe Network Fitter SVGW or the professional examination to become Building Services Installation Manager belong in their own line - they are the argument for higher salaries, typically starting from CHF 78'000 to CHF 95'000 per year.
How do I describe my work experience as a Fitter concretely?
For each position, describe the type of plant, your role on site and three to four results with figures.
Start each position with a context sentence: which plant or components did you install, in which industry, with what team, and what proportion was off-site installation? The distinction between series assembly in a workshop and on-site installation with cranes, scaffolding and coordination with other trades is essential for hiring managers. Also state the scale: pipe diameters from DN 15 to DN 200, vessels up to 12 tonnes, order values from CHF 80'000 to CHF 1.4 million.
Make your performance measurable. Good metrics for fitters include on-time delivery, rework and reject rates, weld seam pass rates, reduced downtime for customers, number of faults resolved per week, average repair time, plant availability in percent, and accident days within the team. Phrase it in results style: what you did, using which method, and with what effect, expressed in figures.
Also highlight the secondary skills that matter daily on site: taking measurements and reporting, ordering materials, instructing apprentices, acceptance inspections with site management and certification bodies, preparing as-built documentation. If you have done standby or shift duty, mention it. Don't forget the practical details every installation company asks about: driving licence category B, BE or C1, own vehicle, willingness to travel and stay away during the week.
How long should the CV be, and does it need a photo?
Two pages are enough; a professional portrait photo is still common in Switzerland and expected by many installation companies.
Keep to two A4 pages, even with 15 years of experience. The first page contains contact details, profile, qualification, valid certificates and your current position; the second page covers previous positions, further training, languages and IT skills. Place a short overview of your credentials near the top, because dispatchers and workshop managers look first for the welding certificate, driving licence and availability. Save the file as a PDF with your name and occupation in the filename.
A professional portrait photo in work or business attire is still common in Switzerland and helps build trust in skilled trades. Avoid selfies and holiday snapshots. Leave out details of marital status, religion or pictures of family members; year of birth and nationality, or permit type (permit B, C or cross-border commuter permit G), are useful, however, because they clarify your employability.
Complete your application with the enclosures Swiss companies expect: reference letters, a copy of your EFZ certificate, welding certificates and course confirmations. State your earliest possible starting date and notice period. Two references - ideally your installation or workshop manager - round off the file; ask for permission beforehand and provide their role, company and phone number.
Where Fitter are hired in Switzerland
How the 106 open positions are spread across the cantons.
Figures as a table
| Canton | postings |
|---|---|
| Genf | 18 |
| Waadt | 14 |
| Wallis | 7 |
| Neuenburg | 4 |
| Freiburg | 4 |
| St. Gallen | 3 |
| Zürich | 2 |
| Luzern | 1 |
Which languages the postings require
Of 91 postings that state a language — in brackets, those requiring professional level.
Figures as a table
| Language | postings |
|---|---|
| French | 58 (56) |
| German | 47 (30) |
| English | 4 (3) |
| Dutch | 2 (0) |
Who hires Fitter in Switzerland
Employers with the most open positions. Staffing agencies are excluded.
Figures as a table
| Employer | postings |
|---|---|
| Hans Leutenegger SA Lausanne | 5 |
| Schindler Group | 3 |
| Stahlton AG | 3 |
| NeoVac AG | 2 |
| SBB CFF FFS | 2 |
| jobcourier.ch | 2 |
Full-time or part-time?
How the positions are advertised.
Figures as a table
| Workload | postings |
|---|---|
| Vollzeit / plein temps | 100 |
| Temporär | 4 |
The CV in full
To read through and reuse.
Marco Bühlmann
Plant and Apparatus Fitter EFZ / Installation Manager, Welding Specialist SVS
Plant and Apparatus Fitter EFZ with 13 years of installation experience in pipework, vessel and structural steel construction for food, pharmaceutical and chemical plants. Leads installation teams of 4 to 8 people on construction sites throughout German-speaking Switzerland and is responsible for measurements, pre-assembly, commissioning and acceptance reports. Valid welding qualifications to SN EN ISO 9606-1 (processes 135 and 141), crane and forklift licence as well as PSAgA fall protection training.
What sets me apart
Valid welding qualifications, not just routine practice: Qualifications to SN EN ISO 9606-1 for processes 135 and 141 (plate and pipe, structural steel and stainless steel 1.4301/1.4404), continuously renewed since 2015 and documented with WPS-compliant work.
Workshop pre-assembly instead of on-site improvisation: Breaks down piping isometrics into prefabricated spools: around 60 percent of assemblies are produced in the workshop, significantly reducing on-site installation hours and downtime for the customer.
Site safety as a leadership task: PSAgA fall protection training, crane operator licence Cat. B and SUVA forklift licence; implements SUVA's life-saving rules and EKAS Directive 6512 on work equipment through daily briefings.
Documentation ready for acceptance: Prepares pressure and leak test reports, weld seam plans, as-built documentation and defect lists to SIA 118, so that site management and customers can take over the plant without rework.
Key achievements
340 weld seams, 100 percent pass rate. On a pharmaceutical pipework project, 340 seams were inspected by X-ray and dye penetrant testing - all met SN EN ISO 5817 assessment group B, without a single re-weld.
Plant downtime reduced from 5 to 3 days. By pre-assembling 42 pipe spools and running a two-team shift schedule, production downtime during a conversion was reduced by two days, saving the customer around CHF 120'000.
CHF 58'000 in costs saved per year. Self-developed assembly aids and lifting devices for vessels up to 12 tonnes replaced rented equipment and reduced setup time per assignment by an average of 3.5 hours.
Experience
Installation Manager, Plant Construction — Hurni Anlagenbau AG, Olten, 03/2019 - present
Installation of process plants, stainless steel piping and vessels for food and pharmaceutical customers; leading 4 to 8 fitters on construction sites in German-speaking Switzerland.
- Completed 27 installation projects with order values from CHF 80'000 to CHF 1.4 million on schedule, with a rework rate below 2 percent.
- Reduced downtime during conversions from 5 to 3 days by prefabricating 60 percent of pipe assemblies in the workshop.
- Passed 340 weld seams with a 100 percent inspection rate (X-ray, SN EN ISO 5817 group B) and documented them completely in the weld seam plan.
- Trained 6 apprentices and assistant fitters; 0 accidents with lost workdays in 4 years across around 9'000 installation hours.
Plant Fitter / Welder — Stahlbau Rüegg AG, Aarburg, 08/2014 - 02/2019
Installation of structural steel constructions, silos and pressure vessels to EN 1090-2, around 80 percent off-site installation with weekly stays away from home.
- Installed around 45 vessels and steel assemblies up to 12 tonnes per year, including the use of mobile cranes with up to 40 m outreach.
- Renewed welding qualifications 135 and 141 to SN EN ISO 9606-1 three times without any issues, with a reject rate below 1.5 percent.
- Reduced measurement and setup times by 15 percent through a standardised installation checklist rolled out to 9 site teams.
- Took part in 18 acceptance inspections with an external certification body, all approved at the first attempt.
Maintenance Fitter — MetalTec Montage GmbH, Zofingen, 08/2011 - 07/2014
Maintenance and repair of conveyor systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems in a three-shift operation with 24-hour standby duty.
- Resolved an average of 12 faults per week, reducing average repair time from 95 to 70 minutes.
- Carried out 240 scheduled maintenance jobs per year, maintaining technical plant availability at 98.5 percent.
- Replaced 18 hydraulic cylinders and documented pressure tests up to 250 bar with complete test reports.
- Restructured a spare parts store with 480 items, reducing search time per assignment by around 20 minutes.
Education
EFZ Plant and Apparatus Fitter, Specialisation in vessel and apparatus construction — Vocational School Olten, training company MetalTec Montage GmbH · 2011
Welding Specialist SVS, Welding technology and seam inspection — Swiss Association for Welding Technology, Basel · 2018
Foreman Course Metal Construction/Installation, Site management, measurement, calculation — AM Suisse Training Centre, Aarberg · 2020
Welding qualifications 135 and 141 to SN EN ISO 9606-1, valid until 2026 · PSAgA training (personal fall protection equipment), SUVA-recognised · Crane operator licence Cat. B and forklift licence per SUVA guideline · First aid and BLS-AED course, updated 2024
Common questions
- What language should I write my CV in as a Fitter?
- 67% of adverts are in French, 33% in German. In this occupation two versions earn their keep.
- Where in Switzerland are Fitter most in demand?
- Spread out, Geneva first at 17%, then Vaud and Valais. Across a language border, apply with the matching version.
- What language level do Fitter adverts ask for?
- French in 64% of adverts that state a requirement, 97% of them at professional level. "Good knowledge" will not do — give A2 to C2.
- Are Fitter roles offered full or part time?
- 100% full time, only 0% part time. If you need part time, say so early rather than leaving it open.
- Who hires Fitter in Switzerland?
- Currently Hans Leutenegger SA Lausanne, Schindler Group, Stahlton AG, among others. Their adverts are the best word list for your own CV.