【Spirit of the Artisan】Unveiling the Sweat and Persistence Behind Exceptional Quality!

Unveiling the Sweat and Persistence Behind Exceptional Quality
Meet the masters who infuse the spirit of the artisan into their products!

Hear the artisans tell their stories of sustained craftsmanship…

Hear the artisans tell their stories of sustained craftsmanship…
The sound of the morning broadcast fills the quiet factory area, signaling the start of a new day, and the masters take their positions as usual. Wilson, who is accustomed to arriving at the factory before 7 a.m., listens to the radio music while shaking off his morning laziness. He rolls up his sleeves, stretches slightly, takes a deep breath, and opens his eyes, which are focused on pursuing perfect quality.

Wilson says: “The self-discipline and tacit understanding among the masters mean that the clock is only there for reminders; everyone is already in position before work officially starts!” As the machines begin to clatter, the masters concentrate on their respective tasks, and a production line dedicated to excellence begins its operation.

At Jenyen Stainless Steel, masters not only maintain the production capacity of their station but are also familiar with the work content of other stations. If a problem arises, the masters help each other to solve it seamlessly. Wilson highly agrees with this, as unexpected situations are inevitable on the production line, and selfless mutual assistance makes the workplace warmer and friendlier.

Wilson started engaging with sheet metal during his schooling and entered a sheet metal factory after graduation, accumulating 20 years of experience. Wilson shares: “At the time, I settled in Taoyuan for love, and being unfamiliar with the place, I could only rely on my professional skills to find a job.” Although he was a novice when he first joined Jenyen, he quickly gained the factory manager’s appreciation, who highly praised Wilson’s welding skills. “Welding beautifully and quickly is indeed not easy,” Wilson recounted with a proud look.

Wilson has consistently deepened his roots in this industry, continuously striving for perfection. Through years of practice and the cultivation of various real-world work experiences, his sheet metal techniques have become increasingly skillful, gradually making him one of the factory’s backbone members. In just five or six years, he took over the position of Deputy Factory Manager in 2017 with everyone’s approval. However, after becoming the deputy manager, internal pressure arose, worrying about whether he could lead the team in a better direction. Fortunately, the masters at Jenyen are genuinely kind-hearted, teaching and refining their skills together. When new apprentices join, they unreservedly pass on their experience, quickly getting the newcomers on track. Wilson, who is without pretense, often says: “Sheet metal truly relies on experience. The methods are not necessarily standardized; finding the right approach for oneself is the most important.” Therefore, he strongly encourages the masters to observe, listen, and try more. Whether it’s imitation or innovation, the key is to internalize the experience into your own set of methods—this is how you become unique and irreplaceable.

As the youngest son in his family, Wilson had to constantly choose between accommodating the feelings of relatives and achieving the final result, finding the maximum benefit in between. This experience has shaped Wilson’s decisiveness and listening skills, which he applies to his work. He quietly assists from the side, listens to everyone’s ideas, synthesizes them, and provides the most comprehensive suggestions.

Wilson, who has been working with sheet metal for 20 years, once lost his way, even considering quitting his job during that moment of confusion. “Sometimes, when things get busy, everyone has ideas and opinions. When disagreements are severe, you really forget your original intention for the job and feel like giving up and changing careers.” But returning home to see his lovely children and beloved wife, all the unhappiness is cast aside. He watches a show to switch gears. Life is just like that—full of joys and sorrows, sweet and sour, ups and downs. A life without wrinkles is not worth living!

Reflecting on the enthusiasm for pursuing goals back then, having a goal is not hard; the difficulty lies in how you stick to it. People rush and wander in the torrent of life’s time. Meeting at Jenyen is fate. Whenever he sees a colleague who needs assistance, Wilson instinctively wants to proactively help. It is easy to look out only for oneself, but teamwork is not that difficult either; sometimes it even makes things simpler and provides a greater sense of achievement!

The spirit of the artisan is something people pursue and praise, but what truly inspires admiration is the focus and persistence applied to things, doing one thing better for decades. Professionalism is about making an ordinary task different from others. Persist with more persistence, and you too can be an acclaimed artisan!

“Work is like life; where there is warmth, there is humanity”—Wilson upholds his spirit of craftsmanship, using his own hands to continue leading everyone towards a better milestone.