Lucas Shimizu
This month’s employee spotlight shines on Lucas Shimizu, a highly skilled Red Seal Machinist at Rainhouse. Lucas brings a wealth of expertise to our team, specializing in programming, setting up, and operating our 3-axis and 8-axis lathes with precision and proficiency. Beyond his technical abilities, Lucas embodies qualities that enrich our workplace culture. He’s known for his friendly demeanour, polite nature, and a quiet yet supportive presence, always ready to lend a hand to his colleagues at Rainhouse.
We asked Lucas a few questions to get to know him better, and here is what he had to say.
What do you do at Rainhouse?
I am a red seal machinist and I run the CNC lathes at Rainhouse.
What do you enjoy most about working at Rainhouse?
I appreciate that there is a lot to learn. You can definitely learn a ton working here as a machinist if you apply yourself.
What is your favourite aspect of machine manufacturing?
I like to see the finished product of my labour and understand all the work and processes required to reach that point. You definitely get a tangible feeling of accomplishment when you send good parts out the door.
How was the process/journey to become a Red Seal machinist?
Very long! Rainhouse was kind enough to help me on the final stretch of the process. In my experience, this is not something most companies do. I am glad to have found a company committed to seeing you grow as a machinist and employee. In the past, I experienced some challenges to get my experience hours logged correctly and setting time aside to attend schooling.
What is something most people do not know about you?
I already have all of my future dogs’ names picked out.
What is the ONE THING you cannot live without?
Coffee undoubtedly! -but to be more specific, the espresso machine in the lunchroom.