The Voices of our Employees

I first came to Ronda through a temp agency. It was a Thursday afternoon, I remember, when I arrived for the interview and trial. I had a good impression from the start, and I really liked the work. l found the people very friendly and easy-going, too. I was really surprised when they told me I could start the next day. And then, after six months, I was made a permanent employee. That was in 2008.

Today I work in a special unit devoted to one of our major clients. I’m responsible there for the carousel, which is a machine that allows the barquettes to be worked on with multiple drills and milling machines at the same time.

It’s a great feeling working for Ronda because I see the results of my efforts. And I know that my work lays the foundation for manufacturing a top-quality timekeeping product.

Love led me from Sicily to Switzerland. I read an advertisement for the job at the time by chance, in which Ronda was looking for a toolmaker. As a trained precision mechanic, I applied for the position. Meanwhile, I have already celebrated my 20-year anniversary.

Working closely with the designer, I am in the tool-making department and responsible for the assembly of new tools used in movement production. All punching tools are assembled manually. This requires a high degree of precision. Following assembly, I supervise the tests in the punching section. About 5,000 parts are made there for quality-assurance tests. Once everything is perfect, the tools are held in storage until production starts.

I really enjoy my work. It is varied and makes me feel proud to be a part of Ronda, which is known for its high-quality products. There is a great working atmosphere between supervisors and staff. Quite a lot is done for us: Many events are put on that keep us motivated such as annual soccer tournaments, anniversary celebrations or Christmas dinner. In addition, Ronda provides us with work clothes and protective equipment.

During my former employment in the area of telematics, where I worked as an external service provider, I came into contact with my predecessor at Ronda. The diversity of the job impressed me and was exactly what I had always wanted to do. 

Not least, I was tempted by the short commute. For the last nine years I have been working at Ronda as company technician responsible for the technical coordination of the buildings. In other words, I am responsible for coordinating the external companies that carry out various renovations at our company, and I also manage various internal building projects. During the construction of the Baselworld booth, I work together with our external stand builder on the spot.

The technical team is an independent internal service provider comprising seven people, who take care of electricals, sanitation, refrigeration engineering, gardening and vehicle repairs. It is very pleasant to work at Ronda, which despite its size, has a family atmosphere. Close lines of communication makes the work easier and allow people to bring their own ideas to the table.

After my apprenticeship, in 1995 I managed to get into my dream field of CNC at Ronda. At the beginning of the 2000s, I was offered the job of Polymechanics Instructor, which I took on with great interest and enthusiasm. Read how exciting it is.

The exciting thing about my work is the variety of people and challenges that go with it. I have the freedom to organize the training according my own ideas and to recruit apprentices after discussion with my line manager. Currently I am responsible for 13 polymechanics and design apprentices.

During the training, I stress order and discipline. The goal is to instill good behavior, structure, team spirit and professional pride. The absolute highlight for me is when a graduated apprentice wins a distinction; it really is a great feeling!