From internship to dream of the future: Roan de Bruin
At Kiremko, we believe that young talent is the key to a sustainable future in the manufacturing industry. That is why we offer young people the chance to gain practical experience during their education. Today, we would like to introduce you to Roan de Bruin, a 15-year-old trainee, living in Benschop, who shares his enthusiasm for metalworking with us.
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- Traineeship
- Career
- Manufacturing
- School
Roan is in the third class of Yuverta College in Montfoort, where he is studying vmbo. For him, this year is all about making choices for his further education. And what better way to do that than through an internship? In early September 2024, Roan started his internship at Kiremko, an opportunity he grasped with both hands.
,,I had already spent a day at Kiremko,” says Roan, ,,I already knew then that welding and tinkering are really my thing. When my mother also told me what great work Kiremko does, the choice was quickly made.”
Work with a smile- As a trainee, Roan is fully involved in the production process. Although his age does not yet allow him to do everything, he gets plenty of opportunities to develop his skills. ,,I help out in the pre-processing area,” he explains. ‘There, I assemble pipe brackets, grind stainless steel clean, drill and tap small plates and assemble bolts. In the final assembly, these parts are used again.”
What Roan enjoys most? ,,Welding! I am now mainly welding 2 to 5 millimetre thick plates with TIG. I’m also working on MAG welding, but that can only be done with thicker metal. I hope to do more with welding later in my career.” And of course the internship classic is not missing: ,,Oh yes, and I sometimes eat Kiremko chips!’ he says, while laughing.
Good guidance
Good guidance and a nice atmosphere- At Kiremko, guidance is key, something Roan appreciates enormously. ,,The teamleaders make sure I have work and my colleagues help me if something doesn’t work out,” he says. ,,They also give me tips on what training I can do best later on. And that’s nice, because in that way I learn new things all the time.”
The working atmosphere also gets kudos. ,,During our breaks we have a nice chat about what we do in our spare time and there is a lot of laughter. The working hours are nice and there is a good atmosphere.”
During our breaks we have a nice chat about what we do in our spare time and there is a lot of laughter.
Growing at Kiremko- During his internship, Roan not only learned technical skills, such as welding and working with different materials, but also personal skills. ,,I learned how to explain things properly and how important safety rules are. In addition, I was able to take a look at the purchasing department and see how machines are transported. Super interesting!”
Of course, not everything is sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes the work can be repetitive. ,,Tapping plates for a long time can get a bit boring,” Roan admits. ,,But that’s part of the job.”
Clear goals- Roan already knows what he wants to do later: ,,Something in the metal industry. Preferably at Kiremko! My dream is to eventually grow into a team leader. I am very helpful and sociable. And I can then use all those qualities nicely.”
With such clear goals and an enthusiasm that is contagious, we have no doubt that Roan has a bright future ahead of him. His story shows that an internship is not only instructive, but can also be a springboard to a shining career.
Would you like to discover, just like Roan, what makes working at Kiremko so special? Then contact us and who knows, we might see you soon as a collegue at Kiremko.
Also take a look at our jobs page KiremkoWerkt for more information and/or jobs and internships.
