Maintenance technician
| Highest | $4,700 / mo · Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Experience | 0–1 yrs |
| Degree | Not required |
| First paycheck | 2-year college diploma or 3.5-year dual apprenticeship |
Pay in the destination countries
Monthly, in US dollars. Each country is an Imora admission package — open one for that route's fees, language requirement and deadline.
| Country | Monthly |
|---|---|
| SwitzerlandIELTS 6.5 · CHF 0.9–8k | $4,700max |
| NorwayIELTS 6.0–6.5 · NOK 130–260k | $4,450 |
| GermanyIELTS 6.5 · €0–3k | $4,200 |
| FinlandIELTS 6.0–6.5 · €6–18k | $4,200 |
| DenmarkIELTS 6.5 · DKK 45–135k | $4,050 |
| United StatesTOEFL 80–100 · $10–70k | $4,000 |
What does the day look like?
A typical shift focuses on keeping factory machinery running reliably. Between 25% and 35% of the day is spent on emergency breakdown repairs, such as replacing worn bearings, aligning belts, replacing pneumatic cylinders, and fixing hydraulic valve seals. Diagnostics involve tools like multimeters, micrometers, dial indicators, laser shaft aligners, and monitoring PLC ladder logic in Siemens TIA Portal or Rockwell Studio 5000.
The largest share of the shift—35% to 45%—goes to routine preventative maintenance, scheduled lubrication, vibration analysis, and sensor recalibration. Another 15% to 20% involves logging work orders and parts in CMMS software like SAP PM, Maximo, or Maintenance Connection, while 10% to 15% covers Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures. Work is structured around 3-shift or 4-shift rotating rosters (morning, afternoon, night, and weekend on-call) directly on factory floors amid noise, heat, and grease.
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