My Motto is 'Carpe Diem'

How do you and Zehnder fit well together? What do you apply from your private life to your job?

'Team spirit! I am a team player and I live that in my work as well. In Italy, I was a good football player and I see my team at Zehnder as a football team. I am the captain and I take care of my teammates. We work together, not against each other. I never say "do this or that". Instead, I say "we should do this or that, to reach this or that goal". When I see that another team here has a lot of work, we go over there and help them out. And they do the same for us.'

You moved up from temporary work to a Machine Operator. What have you learned at Zehnder that has helped you?

'Definitely the German language, that's the first thing. And Zehnder has taught me to be independent. Through my apprenticeship, I can help myself better. When the car rattles, I can hear what the problem is and carry out most repairs myself. Recently I even disassembled my washing machine and got it running again.'

Everyone who works at Zehnder brings something to the table. What has your team learned from you?

'I'm the kind of guy that laughs and is content. I leave problems at home; I always try to show respect and be in a good mood. Respect is very important to me. I bring my positive vibes, my optimism. I show my team that problems can be seen as challenges and not as uncomfortable obstacles.'

A glimpse into the future: what do you want to become at Zehnder?

'Recently I became the leading Machine Operator. I want to continue advancing in my career; my goal is to not stand still. Why not Factory Manager in ten years?'

What does our company stand for in your opinion? What makes Zehnder special to you? Can you put this into words?

'Family – I see some colleagues more often than my wife. We share everyday life, care for each other, solidarity, interest in me as a person. Zehnder takes care of
me, it's like a fellowship.'