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A Typical Day at Work:
A typical day at work is fast-paced and dynamic. It often involves multitasking—managing emails, assisting customers, processing paperwork, and helping with whatever comes up unexpectedly. Every day is different, which keeps it interesting.

What You Believe You Learned:
I’ve learned how to be adaptable and efficient in a busy environment. I’ve developed strong communication skills, better time management, and a deeper understanding of customer service and operational flow—especially in the car and boat industries.

Management:
Management has been supportive and hands-on. They expect a lot but also provide the tools and guidance needed to meet expectations. I’ve appreciated their trust in allowing me to take on multiple responsibilities.

Workplace Culture:
The culture is team-oriented and high-energy. Everyone wears multiple hats, so there’s a strong sense of collaboration and shared goals. It’s a place where hard work is noticed and fast learners thrive.

The Hardest Part of the Job:
The most challenging part is keeping up with unexpected changes or last-minute requests, especially when juggling multiple priorities. It requires staying calm under pressure and quickly shifting focus when needed.

The Most Enjoyable Part of the Job:
The most enjoyable part is the variety—no two days are the same. I also enjoy helping customers and being part of a team that works together to solve problems and make things happen.



Worked with design, engineering, production, sales and customer service personnel on a variety of topics. Although there was a wide range of personalities I was still able to relate with all of them. 
Attained knowledge on both AC and DC electrical systems.
Worked very closely with major vendors on any matters that were relating to the engines, marine gears and control systems they were supplying to the company.
Some projects could take up to two years to complete, while others needed to be addressed ASAP!

Overall, I enjoyed my internship at Viking. I met some great people and got to see and work on luxury yachts at every stage of development.  Everyone was very nice and willing to help me with my questions. I wish I was able to work more with the engineering design aspect of the yachts but I still learned a lot working on the line and actually connecting circuits for systems such as televisions, radios, and fire alarms. I gained a lot of hands on experience in addition to becoming more comfortable with power tools.

My day would start by finding out what was going on for that day. Iwould do many jobs durning the day like electrical, painting, machinery repair. I learned alot of things about running cable in conduit. Management helped with understanding my responsablty. My co-workers and I worked together in order to complete tasks on time. The hardest part of the job was trying not to look at all the boats that where being built, the most enjoyable part of the job was when we opened a new building

Most of my time is spent in my office designing. Doing 2d and 3d renderings for clients and for the company. Creating installation diagrams/ packets for the yacht towers and all electronics diagrams as well for the installers. Travel sometimes to other viking locations to do from scratch designs for new boats that have yet to be released yet. As well coordinating some of the installs if questions or need for additional measurements on the fly is required.

The yachts are very impressive and I was proud to work on them. However, it is very difficult to be a woman in this setting as I was harassed constantly by a lot of the male employees. This was never dealt with as there was "no proof" of this happening. The other female employees had told me that they just "deal with it". 
The normal work week was Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm with the option of working overtime on Friday. Most of the supervisors will give you a hard time if you don't want to work on your days off.

My 3 year experience was good. No complaints about the foreman or supervisors, all of them seemed nice. The leadmen however are a little impatient and could do there jobs probably but overall they are still good. I wish the place had air conditioning so it's not 90 degrees while your working for 10 hours. Overall tho I had way more good days then bad.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I think so is the schedule Monday to Thrusday 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Don't have iqual opportunity. Some bosses  no promotion at your workers. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment is stressful and some people don't like work as a team. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The work is basic and repetitive in each area of job.

Be prepared to spend time doing the same jobs because not much changes year to year around here. Welding department has it together and is a positive environment. Nice people all around. HR is helpful and seems to be organized. The factory is very dusty and you will be exposed to fiberglass in the air as well. Company provides PPE so you can stay safe. Good benefits and 4 day work week. Parking lot is a mess with the amount of people coming in every day. 

Viking yachts was definitely a very positive work experience. I learned how to basically run the entire electrical system for the operation of the super fishing yachts the built. My co-workers taught me a lot about positive team work in a nurturing environment. When the economy took a serious hit with all the bank issues is the main reason a lot of us were laid off. If it weren't for that i would of made a career out of this place.

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