Florian checks exactly what is good for him and puts this talent to perfect use in our new testing center in Linz. Here he makes a significant contribution to quality assurance so that – as he says – “all the steel grades we produce are tested in accordance with the relevant standards”. How strong and tough is the material? Let’s see.
As deputy shift supervisor, Florian keeps an eye on the entire department and regularly fills in at all stations. He regularly calls on his wealth of experience for the work and systems in the pre-cutting, laser station, finishing with milling and eroding, electrical steel strip tests or in the chemistry laboratory. Today, he mostly works in the mechanical-technological area and carries out tensile and bending tests, but he is also on call for urgent tasks.
An acquaintance inspired Florian to train as a materials technician with us. He is a materials tester and advised him to take up this profession. Years later, he himself slipped into the role of advisor at the “Open Day” and informed young people about the exciting tasks and various opportunities in materials testing. To better combine theory and practice, young people were able to demonstrate their skills on site in tests such as tensile testing, ultrasonic testing and magnetic particle testing. It was precisely this strategy that always opened up new and exciting possibilities: just try it out.
Since Florian started his apprenticeship with us in 2006, he has already changed departments and shift models several times. Today he works five shifts in the new test center. This means morning, afternoon and night shifts alternate with days off. This allows him to look after the farm currently run by his parents at the same time.
He used to train competitively in Thai boxing. During this time, he worked in an area with a day shift – specifically in special testing technology. The training sessions were simply easier to organize with working hours during the day and he was also able to complete his training as a “fitness instructor” and “agricultural technician”. In special testing technology, he was responsible for the TÜV-inspected tests and their documentation for external customers.
At 12 minutes past 5 a.m., 1 p.m. or 9 p.m., the five-person shift changes. Beforehand, he discusses current events with the previous shift, then either has an update with his colleagues over coffee or takes the shift bus home, which he uses to listen to podcasts, listen to music or rest.
“My working day is varied due to the different areas, the changing working hours and my nice colleagues on both the shift and the day shift. The humor is important.“
Florian impresses at all stations with his conscientious and precise work, his flexibility and commitment in various positions and his calmness.
Florian’s plans for the future are varied: he would like to continue on his chosen path in terms of agriculture with the permaculture training he has already completed and focus more on the forest. He sees weight training as a savings bank to keep fit for later. He uses reading for self-reflection and further development. And by traveling, he wants to continue to change perspectives and experience different possibilities: Traveling with his own bus, backpacking, by motorcycle and – if there is time – on foot or by bike.
In any case, he advises young people to do what interests them. The more interest there is, the easier it is to learn and the easier it is in life.
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