Lochlain Hanlon

Currently in training to be a Spinning Machine Operator. My job is to run and maintain the spinning machine which wraps the thread onto rolls and is the final process in making Lycra spandex thread.

I began working at Hightower in March 2023. I had no prior experience in the industry. After I obtained Climber Competency I began going on project crews doing C-Band DoD installs for US Cellular along with Microwave Hop installs for T-Mobile. After a couple months I was put on a maintenance crew doing maintenance/troubleshooting for both US Cellular on Nokia equipment and T-Mobile on Ericsson equipment (Power/Fiber/Coax/Microwave). I also had the opportunity to upgrade and install new communication antennas for different 911 services. I was awarded Office MVP of the Year for 2023. When I left I was a Maintenance Crew Lead running my own crew.

I began working as a dishwasher working as many shifts as I could. I was eventually trained on how to run every station in the kitchen. I could be relied on to be called on if any position needed to be worked for a shift. Although it was an easy job, it really helped build my teamwork and communication skills.

This was my first job I got coming out of high school. I was a dishwasher. I eventually was trained to be a line cook for Sunday brunch.