Lewis's Shift Training Blog
During the 4th year of our
Mechanical Apprenticeship you are required to perform the role of a Mechanical Shift
Fitter for six months, working 12 hour day and night shifts. The role of a Shift
Fitter is to rapidly respond to emergency breakdowns within the factory. The job
is required to be done as quickly and as safely as possible so that the loss in
production is minimised.
During my six months I was placed
of D-Shift with Mechanical Fitters Alan Brass, Liam Doyle and Robert Hawkins.
For the first three months of my shift I worked with Liam on the Rawboard side
of the factory, this is where the recycled or new material is made into
manufactured board. During this period
of time we responded to emergency breakdowns, which included changing the
intermediate belt on the Conti line and then during this same shift, we worked
with the Electrical Maintenance department on changing the motor that powered
the mixers on the Conti line.
The following three months I worked
with Robert on the Upgrading lines, this is where the Rawboard is pressed with impregnated
paper to produce the finished board. During these shifts we went to many
breakdowns, including the rebuilding on the D-Line press when cracks were found
in it. Another job we performed was the repair on A-Line’s moving carriage when
it was crashed into the press.
During my six months of shift work
I learnt and experienced a lot within the factory and would like to thank
D-shift for making it an enjoyable experience.
I have recently completed my apprenticeship and am now working as a
qualified Mechanical Fitter and would like to thank the Mechanical Department
for getting me to where I am.
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