Manufacturing / Composite Materials Production

Filament Winding Operator

Operates and monitors filament winding machines to produce composite parts, such as pipes, tanks, and pressure vessels, by winding continuous fibers (e.g., carbon, glass, or aramid) around a rotating mandrel. Sets up machine parameters, inspects fiber tension and resin application, and ensures product quality and dimensional accuracy.

Average monthly gross

8,415 CHF

2 validated salaries

Median

8,415 CHF

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

6,123 CHF - 10,707 CHF

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Filament Winding Operator

ISCO

8142.6

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
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By seniority

Senior 1 validated salaries
5,550 CHF 5,550 CHF - 5,550 CHF
Lead / Expert 1 validated salaries
11,280 CHF 11,280 CHF - 11,280 CHF

Yearly trend

8,415 CHF
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Belarus 5,550 CHF 1
Switzerland 11,280 CHF 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Northstar Systems 5,550 CHF 1
Swisscom 11,280 CHF 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Composite Winding Technician Filament Winder Composite Filament Operator Winding Machine Operator

Skills

Hard skills

Machine Setup and Calibration Fiber Tension Control Resin Mixing and Application Quality Inspection (Dimensional, Visual) Reading Technical Drawings and Specifications Basic Maintenance of Winding Equipment

Soft skills

Attention to Detail Problem-Solving Team Collaboration Time Management

Tools

Filament Winding Machine Mandrels Resin Dispensing Systems Curing Ovens Calipers and Micrometers Computerized Control Panels

Certifications

Composite Manufacturing Certification (e.g., ACMA) OSHA Safety Training ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (Optional)

Employment context

Industries

Aerospace Automotive Wind Energy Marine Industrial Piping and Tank Manufacturing

Company types

Composite Parts Manufacturer Aerospace Supplier Industrial Equipment Manufacturer

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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