Production: paint workshop
Life in color
White, silver, graphite, anthracite… How to paint a refrigerator or washing machine to make the surface smooth, durable and shiny? Our colleagues from the paint workshop know all these secrets and they agreed to share with us some stories about the most colorful kind of work at the Beko plant.
Perfect appearance is a mere formality
Boris Yevtushevsky,
head of the workshop:
– I have been working for the company for ten years, and will celebrate anniversary in December. I started my carrier as an engineer on the assembly line, studied painting technology for four years, after which became a group leader, and then became the head of the workshop. Our company is constantly developing. Over the past six years, our workshop underwent many changes.
We don't stand still
One of the key projects was aimed at protection of the natural resources. We have developed a system for partial replacement of the chemical solution for degreasing of spare parts, which has reduced emissions into the environment by 85% and besides of this. managed to make significant savings. In addition, a project directed to replace electric motors with more energy-efficient ones, which reduced electricity consumption by 15%, was launched.
We have updated electric motors and burners for polymerizing ovens, which enabled to get more uniform coating, and also heat exchangers, having increased, finally, the production capacity. In the nearest future, we plan to replace old with new, more efficient aggregates. New suspensions for painting parts have already been developed, it will allow painting both old and new models. Conveyor chains whose service life has already reached the end of their service life will be replaced. Conveyor chains with expiring service life will be replaced.
We always think outside the box
We take Ideas from employees with special education, as well as during seminars or best practice exchange meetings. For example, we have recently held a seminar to discuss methods of combating corrosion, and colleagues suggested several interesting solutions that we plan to implement. It is very important that we have knowledge sharing culture and support interaction between different departments.
We employ about 50 workers, including operators for hanging and removing parts, controllers, painters and technicians. The team composition is permanent, with minimal turnover. We pay great attention to the personal qualities of new employees and their interest in training and professional growth. I can mention in this regard Maxim Vaganov, who came to us without any experience, and today he is highly qualified specialist. When hire employees we always pay attention to their adaptation capability. Students and young professionals are provided with the possibility to undergo training under the supervision of experienced staff.
Boris Yevtushevsky,
head of the workshop:
– I have been working for the company for ten years, and will celebrate anniversary in December. I started my carrier as an engineer on the assembly line, studied painting technology for four years, after which became a group leader, and then became the head of the workshop. Our company is constantly developing. Over the past six years, our workshop underwent many changes.
We don't stand still
One of the key projects was aimed at protection of the natural resources. We have developed a system for partial replacement of the chemical solution for degreasing of spare parts, which has reduced emissions into the environment by 85% and besides of this. managed to make significant savings. In addition, a project directed to replace electric motors with more energy-efficient ones, which reduced electricity consumption by 15%, was launched.
We have updated electric motors and burners for polymerizing ovens, which enabled to get more uniform coating, and also heat exchangers, having increased, finally, the production capacity. In the nearest future, we plan to replace old with new, more efficient aggregates. New suspensions for painting parts have already been developed, it will allow painting both old and new models. Conveyor chains whose service life has already reached the end of their service life will be replaced. Conveyor chains with expiring service life will be replaced.
We always think outside the box
We take Ideas from employees with special education, as well as during seminars or best practice exchange meetings. For example, we have recently held a seminar to discuss methods of combating corrosion, and colleagues suggested several interesting solutions that we plan to implement. It is very important that we have knowledge sharing culture and support interaction between different departments.
We employ about 50 workers, including operators for hanging and removing parts, controllers, painters and technicians. The team composition is permanent, with minimal turnover. We pay great attention to the personal qualities of new employees and their interest in training and professional growth. I can mention in this regard Maxim Vaganov, who came to us without any experience, and today he is highly qualified specialist. When hire employees we always pay attention to their adaptation capability. Students and young professionals are provided with the possibility to undergo training under the supervision of experienced staff.
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We focus on the safe working environment for our employees. We provide them with special clothing, footwear and protective equipment. We regularly conduct audits of the occupational safety service to identify and eliminate potential risks. We implement our own proposals concerning safety improvement and conduct employee trainings in order to prevent incidents.
Automation simplifies the working process
Maxim Vaganov,
engineer:
– I have been working at the plant since 2008. I came to start as a technician and was soon promoted to engineer. My general responsibilities include quality control of parts, maintaining equipment in working condition, and processing requests for spare parts. In general, i must keep control on everything that concerns the workshop operation, to ensure that everything is working, painted in proper order and meets the quality requirements.
Every day arises new challenges, which are always different: purchasing and adjustment of new equipment, improving technological processes and increasing productivity. For example, we recently introduced a new Manhattan Gray paint color for refrigerators and washing machines.
We have an automation project that makes life of our employees more easy allowing them to reduce the number of manual operations to perform. In the project's framework we have installed a system that automatically turns on engines and starts equipment operation based by sensor. When the part reaches the needed destination, the sensor fixes it and turns the necessary equipment on. This simplifies the work and increases its efficiency.
When I first came to the plant, my colleagues who had been working there since its foundation immediately helped me to find my feet, sharing their experience and knowledge. The atmosphere in our team is very friendly. Personnel are faithful, adequate, there is always somebody to talk to and discuss various issues. We solve problems together, organising brainstorms, and discuss best ways to cope with certain tasks. It all helps a lot and makes working atmosphere really comfortable.
Maxim Vaganov,
engineer:
– I have been working at the plant since 2008. I came to start as a technician and was soon promoted to engineer. My general responsibilities include quality control of parts, maintaining equipment in working condition, and processing requests for spare parts. In general, i must keep control on everything that concerns the workshop operation, to ensure that everything is working, painted in proper order and meets the quality requirements.
Every day arises new challenges, which are always different: purchasing and adjustment of new equipment, improving technological processes and increasing productivity. For example, we recently introduced a new Manhattan Gray paint color for refrigerators and washing machines.
We have an automation project that makes life of our employees more easy allowing them to reduce the number of manual operations to perform. In the project's framework we have installed a system that automatically turns on engines and starts equipment operation based by sensor. When the part reaches the needed destination, the sensor fixes it and turns the necessary equipment on. This simplifies the work and increases its efficiency.
When I first came to the plant, my colleagues who had been working there since its foundation immediately helped me to find my feet, sharing their experience and knowledge. The atmosphere in our team is very friendly. Personnel are faithful, adequate, there is always somebody to talk to and discuss various issues. We solve problems together, organising brainstorms, and discuss best ways to cope with certain tasks. It all helps a lot and makes working atmosphere really comfortable.
We produce appliances as if for our own use
Irina Kasatkina,
master:
– I have been working at the Beko plant since 2008. When I first came the plant was just starting up. I developed from an operator to foreman, having started my career on the washing machine assembly line, then was transferred to the refrigerator line, then became a dispatcher. And finally, thanks to my knowledge of all the processes, I was appointed as a foreman.
I supervise about 30–40 employees per shift. Working with people is a special separate task, because each person is individual and needs an individual approach. Among the best employees I can mention Nelly Lotoreva, who is always ready to support her colleagues. Vladimir Bykov, who has been working for us for about three years, first started as a contractor, and for now he is a full-time employee and foreman of the washing machine line.
We try to do everything as for ourselves – maintaining high quality and reliability level.
Irina Kasatkina,
master:
– I have been working at the Beko plant since 2008. When I first came the plant was just starting up. I developed from an operator to foreman, having started my career on the washing machine assembly line, then was transferred to the refrigerator line, then became a dispatcher. And finally, thanks to my knowledge of all the processes, I was appointed as a foreman.
I supervise about 30–40 employees per shift. Working with people is a special separate task, because each person is individual and needs an individual approach. Among the best employees I can mention Nelly Lotoreva, who is always ready to support her colleagues. Vladimir Bykov, who has been working for us for about three years, first started as a contractor, and for now he is a full-time employee and foreman of the washing machine line.
We try to do everything as for ourselves – maintaining high quality and reliability level.
Evgeny Grigoryev,
adjuster of baths for pre-painting processing of metal parts:
– I chose this job because I always loved chemistry. The field of technical chemistry includes many interesting processes. For example, preparing parts for painting in an acidic media. Parts must be washed from oil after pressing, passing through nozzles that spray solution under certain temperature. Analyses are carried out every two hours for the washing machine line and every four hours for the refrigerator line in order to keep high product quality and respond promptly to any changes of chemical compositions used.
adjuster of baths for pre-painting processing of metal parts:
– I chose this job because I always loved chemistry. The field of technical chemistry includes many interesting processes. For example, preparing parts for painting in an acidic media. Parts must be washed from oil after pressing, passing through nozzles that spray solution under certain temperature. Analyses are carried out every two hours for the washing machine line and every four hours for the refrigerator line in order to keep high product quality and respond promptly to any changes of chemical compositions used.
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How refrigerators and washing machines are painted: the parts are pre-washed and primed, then are transferred to the paint booth, where powder paint is sprayed on their surface. After this, parts go to the oven, where the powder is baked, forming a fine paint layer. The finished parts are transferred to assembly lines.
We work hand in hand
Nelly Lotoreva,
refrigerator painting line dispatcher:
– My career began in 2006 as a fitter of the door assembly line, where I worked for three years. Then I moved to the painting workshop. My family is also have ties with our plant: my husband and children worked here. Sometimes my husband is even becomes jealous of my work, because I often discuss work issues at home. Our team ıs very close-knit, we celebrate New Year, March 8th together, and even spend summer time hand by hand. We not only work together, but also support each other in everyday life.
Working in Beko is a part of my life. I am proud that our team manufactures products that are in demand on the market. We perform as the consolidated team, and it makes our work special.
I like to watch how a metal part turns into a finished product, following the painting process when the part in result becomes snow-white or silver. It's an exciting process. Every new change in models or technologies is really impressive and a gives a sense of participation in the big thing.
Nelly Lotoreva,
refrigerator painting line dispatcher:
– My career began in 2006 as a fitter of the door assembly line, where I worked for three years. Then I moved to the painting workshop. My family is also have ties with our plant: my husband and children worked here. Sometimes my husband is even becomes jealous of my work, because I often discuss work issues at home. Our team ıs very close-knit, we celebrate New Year, March 8th together, and even spend summer time hand by hand. We not only work together, but also support each other in everyday life.
Working in Beko is a part of my life. I am proud that our team manufactures products that are in demand on the market. We perform as the consolidated team, and it makes our work special.
I like to watch how a metal part turns into a finished product, following the painting process when the part in result becomes snow-white or silver. It's an exciting process. Every new change in models or technologies is really impressive and a gives a sense of participation in the big thing.
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Foreman's skills include the ability to take operative decisions and find prompt response to disruptions In the course of my work in this position, I have faced various challenges, but thanks to the close-knit team and support from the management, we have always managed to find optimal solutions.
Foreman profession – is the mission
Artem Kovalkin,
master:
I have been working as a foreman for four years. I coordinate and manage work processes, control the compliance with labor discipline requirements, is also responsible for preventive equipment maintenance and repair. Our team is reliable and experienced. New employees who are interested in results will have no trouble joining the team. We are always ready to support newcomers and help them in adaptation.
One of the most significant aspects of my work is teaching and mentoring. This is an important part of the master's work, because the work of the entire team depends on the quality of training of new employees.
Artem Kovalkin,
master:
I have been working as a foreman for four years. I coordinate and manage work processes, control the compliance with labor discipline requirements, is also responsible for preventive equipment maintenance and repair. Our team is reliable and experienced. New employees who are interested in results will have no trouble joining the team. We are always ready to support newcomers and help them in adaptation.
One of the most significant aspects of my work is teaching and mentoring. This is an important part of the master's work, because the work of the entire team depends on the quality of training of new employees.
I am confident in the high quality of our products
Tatiana Shidlovskaya,
refrigerator painting line dispatcher:
– I’ve been working at the plant just for one year, but already managed to get used to it and feel like part of the team. My responsibilities as the dispatcher include ensuring the perfect run of the process and control over work without failures.
I had previously worked in the coal industry and switching to a new position meant a serious change for me. Firstly I was impressed by the cleanliness, good lighting and fine working order of the plant. Discipline is strictly observed here, and this creates a favorable atmosphere. I was especially pleased with the support of my colleagues who helped me to adapt.
I use Beko household appliances myself with pleasure, because I am confident in the high quality of our products!
Tatiana Shidlovskaya,
refrigerator painting line dispatcher:
– I’ve been working at the plant just for one year, but already managed to get used to it and feel like part of the team. My responsibilities as the dispatcher include ensuring the perfect run of the process and control over work without failures.
I had previously worked in the coal industry and switching to a new position meant a serious change for me. Firstly I was impressed by the cleanliness, good lighting and fine working order of the plant. Discipline is strictly observed here, and this creates a favorable atmosphere. I was especially pleased with the support of my colleagues who helped me to adapt.
I use Beko household appliances myself with pleasure, because I am confident in the high quality of our products!
Vladimir Bykov,
line operator:
– I have been working as a parts attachment and removal operator since 2020. My responsibilities include correcting defects on the painting line. If some ‑parts are not painted well or have blockages, my duty is to correct such defects. This kind of work requires attention and responsibility, since the appearance and durability of the product depend on the painting quality.
I am happy to know that I participate in creating of products that people use every day.
line operator:
– I have been working as a parts attachment and removal operator since 2020. My responsibilities include correcting defects on the painting line. If some ‑parts are not painted well or have blockages, my duty is to correct such defects. This kind of work requires attention and responsibility, since the appearance and durability of the product depend on the painting quality.
I am happy to know that I participate in creating of products that people use every day.
Did you know...
- Why machines are usually painted green or blue?The experience of a number of industrial enterprises has proved that painting machinery and workshop walls in a green-blue color increases the illumination level by approximately 10–20%, reduces visual fatigue by 20%, and the rısk of injury by 10%.
- A hundred years ago, washing machines were made of wood.At the end of the 19th century, the German company Miele & Cie produced wooden churns with rotating blades. Industrialist Karl Miele decided to make some modification to the machine design and adapt it for washing clothes. The idea was received with great enthusiasm, and wooden washing machines entered the mass market.
- Refrigeration machines, invented by the Carré brothers', which were presented at the London Exhibition in 1862, had to be fired like a stove with wood, coal, or kerosene.They were not equipped with compressors, but have been successfully used in Parisian cafes for preparation of ice cream and ice (produced 200 kg of ice per hour).
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