VSE039 Anonymous, Fram Filters, Treforest Trading Estate

The speaker worked in Fram Filters for three months in 1968, before starting her nursing career. As a grammar school student nursing was not considered a suitable career for her. Worked during the summer – making bolts and washers and filling hopper with plastic granules. And also inspecting washers. She felt that their glasses hindered the older women. She and her friend were younger and much faster and they had more bonuses. Flirting with the boys- looking up their mini-skirts with mirrors when they put the plastic in the hopper. They changed the method of working – speeding up the process – some tension. Standing on swivel chair – no health and safety. Very strict breaks. Gave her perspective on work. Good experience.