English report
This report describes my work placement on 18 to 29 June 2007. It comes within the framework of my study of B.T.S. Europlastic. I did my internship in PLASTI RAPID which is an injection molding plant situated in Yzeure. PLASTI RAPID is a subsidiary company of DIAM INTERNATIONNAL, a big firm who makes business with luxury cosmetics brands such as Dior, Estée Lauder, Clinique…
Created in 1987, PLASTI RAPID is dedicated to supplying its clients with a complete range of products and services at the point of sale. Its activity is around three main axes who are pilfer proof systems, shelf management systems and point of sale displays. The factory as a turnover of 4,5 million of Euros yearly. It has a workforce of 43 employees. The plant is constituted by a workshop production where are machines, an engine shop, an assembly area and a management office. It works in relentless from Mondays to Friday with three teams by days.
My working hours were the usual 8 to 4 ones. The first days I spend all my times on discovered the place and converse with employee. On the mid week .my supervisor showed me how to run machines. For last week, I took part in the production as a mold (fitter) heats attendant and I got opportunity to lead the production of an injection press. At the end of my vocational training, the plant hired me during the two following months.
I believe this work placement was a success as it allowed me to better undertand how the working world operated. I now feel ready to be part of it.