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Career Heroes - David Morrow

Job title

Maintenance Fitter

Employer

Kilwaughter

Tell us more about you

I’m 23 years old. I like welding and fabricating and do it at home outside of work as well. I also do farming part-time.

What kind of work do you do?

I work as part of an experienced Maintenance Team at Kilwaughter. I work alongside three other fitters and contractors daily. We work as a team to ensure that preventative maintenance is carried out on machines and equipment. The safety of myself and others is paramount, and maintenance helps us achieve this.

I play an essential role in ensuring that the production plant operates correctly by conducting planned preventative maintenance and responding to emergency breakdowns throughout the factory.

This is a busy and varied role where I get involved in different aspects of maintenance activities. I also have the responsibility of maintaining plant equipment such as crushers and mills and carrying out repairs on things like wear and tear on chutes.

I’m based across the whole site, with certain jobs taking place in the office, mill house, and top quarry.

Top 5 Skills & Attributes Needed for your job

Accountable

Coordinator

Independent

Trustworthy

Visual Thinker

How did you become a Maintenance Fitter?

I left school after completing Year 12 and attended Northern Regional College where I completed Level 2 and Level 3 NVQ in Welding and Fabrication.

The apprenticeship lasted four years and I worked in Kilwaughter as an Apprentice Fitter during this time. After completing my apprenticeship, I secured a full-time role as a Maintenance Fitter with Kilwaughter Minerals.

I’m furthering my education and currently completing a Level 3 BTEC in Mechanical Engineering.

What you do enjoy most about your job?

I love that each day is different, and I get to be involved in a wide range of tasks throughout the whole site. I enjoy being part of a team, working on a job from start to finish.

I work with a great bunch of people and the relationships I’ve been able to build with my colleagues over the last six years has turned into more of a family feel.

If you could do-over, What would you do differently?

If I could go back, I would complete a Level 3 BTEC in Mechanical Engineering straight after the completion of my apprenticeship.

What advice would you give someone starting out on their career jouney today?

Ensure you work hard in school and obtain the best results that you can to be able to undertake the career path that you’re most interested in.

Speak to individuals that are working within your career choice to gain a better understanding of what skills are required for that role.

Building a connection with an employer is also a benefit for anyone considering different career paths, so you can find out as much as possible about the company and the different opportunities they have.

Ensure you work hard in school and obtain the best results you can.