This month, we were joined by Joe for his week’s work experience. Here’s what Joe got up to during his time with the team:

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Day 1

I started the day by sitting in on the Monday Morning Meeting where the team discusses each project and key priorities for the week ahead. It was interesting to hear about the different projects that Cubik work on. Afterwards I did lots of jobs and spoke with several people in the company. For example, I inspected plastics with Steve, found faults in PCB’s with Luke and also wrapped up some of the products in bubble wrap packaging. I also prepared wires and mechanically built products such as overcurrent boxes. At lunch, I socialised with some of the employees and gained an understanding of their role and responsibilities.

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Day 2

Today, I gradually worked through and finished the 5 over current boxes with Mariusz giving instructions and help if needed. Throughout the day I was also given several other jobs, such as packaging and making tea, all of which help in some way. In the afternoon, Mariusz helped me develop my soldering skills which was very beneficial.

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Day 3

I started the day with Mariusz, polishing and wrapping the 5 over current boxes ready to be shipped, which took a considerable amount of time. After lunch I prepared a bunch of wires and cables by cutting them precisely, and some for the sleeves, which again took sometime. I also put serial code stickers on located areas on PCB’s - which is not as easy as it sounds.

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Day 4

Today I was heavily involved in the structuring process of PCB’s and cables, with Steve and James, who work in the production team. I had to delicately place wires into slots and screw them in, in the correct order, without breaking them which was quite a fiddly job. I also helped Mariusz organise scrap materials and tidy the workshop.

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Day 5

On my last day, I finished the Wessex Hatches wrapped them and put them in a box with a cable. I then wrapped and prepared them for shipping. Later in the day I observed Luke whilst he tested several PCB’s in different ways. I then precision cut 80 wires to 280mm long using a technique Mariusz had taught me. Finally, I helped wrap some more mechanical and metal products.