Frank is a central figure in the history of VISCO JET^®. Even before VISCO JET^® was founded as an independent company, he was active as an employee and partly as a freelance technician at the predecessor company, which handled the agitator sector. Back then, Frank carried out the assembly of the agitators and was thus closely involved in the development of the company from the very beginning.

When the paths parted for a while, the contact remained. In 2019, when VISCO JET^® was looking for a new employee for production, it was obvious to ask Frank if he would be interested in returning to the team. Frank agreed and started in production later that year.

After a change in leadership in the department, Timo Weber, the managing director, initially took over the management of production. However, it quickly became clear that this could only be a temporary solution. Frank’s clear, natural manner and his good relationship with the entire team made him the ideal candidate for this position. His strong interest in development and his close connection to the company provided the perfect foundation for the next step in his career.

Frank took over the leadership of production and has been successfully leading the team ever since. In addition to his operational duties, he has increasingly taken on leadership responsibilities. To prepare for this new role, external training and internal workshops on leadership development are still on the agenda.

Frank’s story shows how diverse career development can be – and that it sometimes leads to new opportunities through detours. Today, Frank is an important part of the leadership team at VISCO JET^®, and we are proud to have him in this role.

I joined VISCO JET^® right after completing my training and therefore also since its founding. I still remember when I moved here and those first days and months with colleagues old and new after the company was founded. It was an exciting time for all of us and one that brought us closer together in a lasting way.

After my training, my first role was as an industrial mechanic in the production of the company’s agitator solutions, where I also carried out some assembly work at customers’ sites, etc., and thus gained a deep insight into the various areas of agitator technology. I also benefited from this during my second training course as a technical product designer and was able to incorporate the diverse experiences from both courses into my work as a designer after completing my training. Together with my colleagues, I translate our customers’ technical requirements into individual agitator solutions. We create the agitator designs, technical drawings for assembly and production and are responsible for maintaining our master data.

In 2018, I then decided to also complete further training as a technician in the field of automation and mechatronics in cooperation with VISCO JET^®. Following this, I returned to VISCO JET as a design engineer and was able to expand my area of responsibility as a trainer of technical product designers and deputy technical manager. I also found cooperation with our sales department and providing technical advice to our distributors particularly exciting. Over the last two years, we have further expanded our interface activity in order to understand our customers’ requirements even better and to be able to offer optimal solutions.

As part of my further development at VISCO JET^®, I have also had the opportunity to become familiar with an area that had been new to me up to that point. In November 2022, I moved into sales as an Area Sales Manager, and can now extend my skills and contribute my experience from the technical field.

The opportunities for further development, my colleagues and our product make every day different and exciting.

Christina took a bold step and successfully reinvented her career! For years, she worked in retail, but at some point, she felt the urge for a completely new challenge. Making the decision to take a different path wasn’t easy, but her strong will and relentless motivation led her to become a valued member of the Order Management team at VISCO JET today.

Christina joined us as a career changer, without prior experience in this field. What set her apart, however, was her passion for tackling new tasks and the positive attitude she brought to the team from day one. This determination, combined with her eagerness to learn, helped her get to where she is now in no time.

“Getting the chance to take this leap and completely redefine myself professionally is an incredible gift that I truly appreciate. Of course, there were moments when things weren’t easy – but from the very first day, I was welcomed as a full-fledged team member. The patience, trust, and support from my colleagues and supervisors gave me the strength to push through. Regular feedback encouraged me to build on my strengths and aim high. All of this – the appreciation, the company values, and the feeling of truly making an impact – motivates me to give my best every single day,” Christina shares.

Her success story perfectly reflects our hiring philosophy. We firmly believe that the right mindset is more important than perfect expertise. Staying true to the principle “Hire for attitude, train for skills,” we brought Christina on board because she convinced us – and we were absolutely right. She is living proof that when you believe in yourself and dare to take new paths, you can achieve great things.

Today, Christina is a valuable part of our team and inspires all of us to believe that with the right attitude and dedication, no challenge is too big. Thank you, Christina, for your courage and contribution to our success!

I started my training as a technical product designer at VISCO JET^® in 2019. In addition to many professional and personal learnings and some ups and downs, I was able to successfully complete it at the beginning of 2023. VISCO JET^®‘s training concept has several goals – one of which is ”We want to prepare our trainees for real working life and thus make our contribution to society!” This goal was definitely achieved. During my apprenticeship, I was able to learn what it really means to take on responsibility.

In February 2023, a big step began for me – the step away from being a trainee, out of puppy protection and into real working life. I took on my first projects right from the start. However, there was always this one thought at the back of my mind: That’s not it yet!

Both my head of department and the management were aware that I wanted to continue. It soon became clear that it would be a dual study programme in mechanical engineering at the DHBW in Lörrach. It was important for me to start the programme in cooperation with VISCO JET^®.
With my story, I would like to show how individual a career at VISCO JET^® can be. Especially at the beginning of the training programme, it is sometimes difficult to assess what you really want to do in the future. For me, the apprenticeship is a great foundation and the best prerequisite for my studies. I am glad that I am being accompanied on this path and that I can continue to be part of the team.