Get a closer look at Yamauchi Matex HD Co., Ltd., a trailblazing metal manufacturer from Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
Yamauchi Matex HD Co., Ltd.
Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Production equipment manufacturer for beverage, brewing, and food factory lines.
Mr. Ikkei Yamauchi
Director
─ What led you to learn about Zuitt, and what made you decide to consider using it?
I first encountered Zuitt when I attended a seminar held by CEO Kato through an industry association I belong to.
I was strongly attracted to the system that enables direct matching with students and started considering it as a new option for securing high-quality engineers. Additionally, Zuitt’s unique filtering system that ensures the skill level of students was a key factor in our decision to move forward.
─ What was especially positive or memorable about the 1-day internship experience?
The candidates’ eagerness and enthusiastic approach to the work were truly striking.
Although preparing for the internship was demanding, I was deeply impressed that they physically worked in our production environment and showed a strong interest in our business.
── What concerns did you have about foreign engineers, and how were those concerns addressed?
When we previously considered hiring under the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services (技人国) visa, the main challenges were “language barriers” and “cultural mismatches.”
However, Zuitt’s program provides Japanese language and cross-cultural training before and after joining, which addressed our concerns about a total communication breakdown on-site. Additionally, value-fit surveys and individual interviews conducted during the 1-day internship helped us confirm their cultural compatibility, allowing us to make a confident decision.
── How do you envision utilizing Zuitt’s talents going forward?
We plan to have them first become proficient in basic operations.
Eventually, we hope they will play a central role in our manufacturing department by leading new product development and equipment improvement projects.
── What message would you like to share with companies facing similar challenges?
As the working population continues to decline, securing capable talent is a matter of survival for manufacturing. If a person has both strong motivation and technical skills, their nationality is irrelevant.
The hurdles are by no means low, but I encourage you to start by experiencing the vitality of Filipino students through a 1-day internship. I’m confident you’ll discover new possibilities.
