People at the heart of our business

Why did you choose GF?

I did indeed come across GF as an employer by chance at the time and have never regretted it. At first, when I was still a teenager, I didn't know what to expect from a job in the iron foundry. But during the job interview, it quickly became clear that the profession was right for me and I made a conscious decision to go for it. After a short time, I have already come to appreciate GF Casting Solutions very much.

What does your day-to-day work at GF look like?

In the mornings, I have some regular meetings about the day's planning, i.e. shop floor management. This happens both in meetings with the department teams and in meetings with the department managers. After the daily tasks have been discussed with each employee, further meetings often take place in the afternoon. These range from customer meetings to processing complaints to evaluating measurement results of produced parts and much more. So it's very multifaceted.

How were you "supervised" at GF? And how was the transition from your apprenticeship to permanent employment?

I was very well looked after during my time as a vocational trainee. I would especially like to thank my former vocational trainer, who is now well-deservedly retired. He taught me many values for life that I still follow today. So, once again, many thanks to Mr. Klaus Fritzsche. The transition from training to permanent employment happened relatively quickly and without any problems. After demonstrating my skills, I was considered a full member of my team after only a short time.

What advice would you give to someone new to GF?

Be interested and ask questions, that never hurts. Good performance and commitment will get you into the company quickly.

What has been your best moment at GF so far?

My best moment at GF was when I was able to make the move from production to quality management. I owe this, among other reasons, to my former foreman, who recommended me for this position. I very much appreciated the trust placed in me.