Christian Ratzke - Mechanical Technician

Our strength lies in our people; Christian Ratzke, a mechanical technician based in Hirtscheid, Germany, brings his keen focus, dedication and engineering passion to enhancing wood chipper construction, installation and maintenance. 

I specialize in wood chipping technology and the manufacture of wood chippers, ensuring that they meet the highest performance standards for our customers worldwide. As well as concentrating on the technicalities of their production at Bruks Klöckner, which is a Bruks Siwertell Group company, my engineering background is used to focus on installation methods and their integration within existing systems, and global maintenance strategies, making sure that they operate efficiently wherever they are deployed.

The challenge of continuously improving the industrial chipping machines and making them more efficient fascinates me. There is always room to optimize performance, and that is what keeps my work exciting.

A role built on collaboration

In my role, I work closely with apprentices, guiding them through their training and helping them develop essential skills. Beyond mentoring, I provide crucial technical expertise to customers, ensuring that their equipment is well-maintained and running smoothly. My work also involves coordinating with various companies, helping to ensure seamless project management and making smooth operational starts a reality.

Precision and attention to detail are essential in my job. Additionally, teamwork and the ability to find solutions collaboratively is an essential part in successfully completing projects.

Thrill of engineering excellence

What excites me most about my job is the process of developing new solutions, seeing machines in action, and ensuring that customers receive top-performing equipment. It is rewarding to see a machine that I have worked on performing as expected, helping customers achieve their operational and maintenance goals.

For me, working at Bruks Siwertell means being part of a company that delivers complete systems and collaborates across international branches. We work closely with our colleagues in Sweden and the USA, which makes every project dynamic and globally connected.

The company offers opportunities for personnel to work on sites around the world with high-quality machinery and cutting-edge technology. With a dynamic and global work environment, personnel gain invaluable experience while contributing to large-scale industrial projects. This means that we are all developing our skills, ensuring that we continue to set industry benchmarks and deliver excellence in every machine that we build, which is great for us personally, our customers and the company.