Como se ve en el Tried & True Número de invierno de 2023
It’s a family tradition for Overmyers to begin their careers at Fratco in the same way as any other new employee, and Derek is no exception to that custom. After six months working on the line, he’s recently graduated to making custom-fabricated fittings for dual-wall pipe. After mastering that, he’ll likely move on to driving one of Fratco’s one-ton trucks.
“My dad doesn’t like asking anyone to do something he’s never done himself,” Derek explains. “That’s why he’s making sure I’ve done it all myself before I’m ever in a position to ask the same of other people.”
Para Derek, el proceso de desempeñar todas las funciones en Fratco es mucho más que una experiencia de primera mano. También se trata de entender mejor a sus compañeros.
"Todo lo que hago en Fratco lo aprendo desde el punto de vista de un empleado. Me pongo sus zapatos y experimento los mismos retos que ellos. Creo que eso tiene mucho valor".
With a company culture that’s so tightly knit and family-oriented, the value Derek is receiving from his training goes beyond even the workplace. When asked about his personal relationships with his coworkers, Derek says, “All of the older guys I work with treat me like a son, just as I think of them as another father figure. It’s nice knowing I can always reach out to them for wisdom on anything in life.”
Of course, Derek’s relationship with his own father has never been lacking. “The fact is that my dad is my best friend,” he shares. “He supports me in everything I do, just like he supported my siblings when they chose careers outside of Fratco. He’s never put any pressure on me to fill his shoes. Instead, I put that pressure on myself because, for as long as I can remember, I always knew I wanted to be a part of Fratco.”
Lea la primera parte de esta historia, "Excavando el pasado", aquí: fratco.com/excavando-el-pasado
