Turn raw material into precision parts.

As a production mechanic apprentice at CMSA in Boudry, you’ll learn how to turn raw materials into precision parts. From traditional machining foundations to mastering CNC technology, you’ll be trained to set up, operate, and maintain the machines that keep our production running. You’ll work hands-on with real projects, gain independence step by step, and become a key problem-solver for all things mechanical.

What you’ll learn

1st year

Technical foundations

  • Get started with milling, turning, and drilling on conventional machines
  • Learn to read technical drawings and master the essential measuring instruments
2nd year

Practical application

  • Carry out production work on real components, with a focus on innovation
  • Shape, sharpen, mount, and set the cutting tools on the machine tools
  • Introduction to CNC programming, including TB-Deco and ISO software
3rd year

Advanced projects (bar turning / décolletage)

  • Start up the machine tools and feed them with metal bars
  • Design and produce clamping devices suited to production needs
  • Commission CNC machines independently, with an efficiency-focused approach
  • Inspect and adjust parts directly on the machines for optimal quality
  • Final quality control and adjustments to guarantee production excellence

You’ll also support the team with repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting across all conventional machines.

Your education

Duration:

3 years

Profile:

Federal Vocational Baccalaureate: not part of this program

Option:

bar turning (décolletage)

Host company:

CMSA Boudry

Vocational school:

CPNE-TI, Pôle Technologies et Industrie, Le Locle

What we’re looking for

You are:

  • Technically minded, with a real interest in technical complexity
  • Good at spatial visualization, with solid manual dexterity
  • Precise and careful in your work
  • A genuine team player

Education required:
You’ve completed compulsory schooling at a satisfactory level.

Your vocational trainer

Take the next step

Interested in an apprenticeship at CMSA in Boudry? [Application link to follow.] In the meantime, you can reach our training team at CMSA Boudry SA, Route de l’Europe 11, 2017 Boudry.