Magnus

Name + age + where you come from:

• Magnus
• 52 years old
• Hagfors, Sweden. Moved to Norway in 2010.

How long have you worked at Norske Backer:

• It will be two years now in November.

What position do you have and what do you do at work:

• I guess I do a bit of everything, I solder, roll and bend etc.
• Production employee

What do you like about the job – do you enjoy it?

• It’s like everyone else’s job, and we have both good and bad days. But there are good people, and good working hours.
• Yes, I do.

How did you find and get a job here?

• I was actually asked by a staffing agency if I was interested. Submitted my CV a few years ago. Was in for an interview the following day and was asked to start the following Monday.

What education/background do you have:

• My vocational education is electrician. But my career was short, and I have worked in production since 1995 until 2011, when I was self-employed for 6 years. From 2017, there has been production again. Was in the neighboring building here as a production manager until they went bankrupt.

What do you do in your spare time? Do you have any hobbies?

• There is a lot of bowling – built our own bowling alley in 2011. A lot of time with the wife, and we often go out and about.

A fun and completely random thing?

• How many countries have you visited?
  • 8 countries
• What is your favorite fruit? Favorite dish?
  • For my favorite dish I would probably have to say some grilled meat.
• Do you sing in the shower? In the car?
  • Yes, it may occur in the car.
• What do you listen to in the car? Music, podcast, radio, nothing?
  • Radio or audio book. Can be a lot of audio books when I’m driving alone.