Variety meets routine

Every day comes with its own surprises. Some days, a machinery requires maintenance or a pneumatic system needs set up. On others, Lukas might mill parts for assembly at short notice or turn workpieces on the CNC machine. It's this complexity which makes the job so fascinating for him. For him, a typical project is maintaining a lathe, for example, if it's making a squeaking sound or generally won't rotate. He usually needs to replace the belt, check the oil level, spindle and tool holder and remove as well as replace the coolant. The older conventional machinery particularly requires a great deal of maintenance. "You have to lubricate it every day, top up the coolant every week or two and occasionally change the filters. However, if you look after them properly, they're very robust and long-lasting", says Lukas.

The real challenge for him is putting a machine he's dismantled back together without forgetting a single cable or screw. Eventually, every part has to be back in the exact same position in order for the machine to operate with precision. Accordingly, he meticulously documents every step of the process by taking photos and making notes to track progress. Although this takes some time and concentration, this discipline is usually worth it in the long run and saves him the odd extra task here and there.​​​