4 | Maicon Engineering to ship building before returning to the mining industry several years ago. His involvement with Maicon happened purely by chance, and resulted from meeting some the company’s employees during a contracting job away from his hometown. Enjoying the cheerful atmosphere and camaraderie shared between them, Sargent offered his services in the company’s work shop management. RETAINING KNOWLEDGE Once he joined Maicon Engineering, Sargent found the work environment very satisfying. Unlike previous companies he had worked for, Maicon is family-run business, and keeps the lines of communication open. The company administration doesn’t believe in a typical hierarchal structure of management, he says, which allows all ideas to be valued, and all voices to be heard. All employees have a say in the direction of Maicon’s future path, Sargent says – and that’s the secret to their high retention rate. “Most of our guys have been here longer than five years, there are several that have been here 10 years, and a few longer than that,” Sargent explains. “We try to retain knowledge.” The business prides itself on its training programs, and currently employs around 13 apprentices and three trainees. One of the company’s core values is promoting extensive training for all employees, regardless of age or position. Maicon has become well-known for their comprehensive training program that sets up the graduate for a successful career in the industry. When choosing new apprentices or employees, the first thing Maicon looks for is a “go-getter Installation of Shiploader - Karara Port Site
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