CARINA LILJEBLAD

What do you work with at Hasselblad?

I am an assembly technician. I put together different parts in our product line – everything from cameras to adapters. For example, I put together the CF Adapter from beginning to end. Even though it’s so small, it’s a really complex product containing a lot of parts.

You have been working at Hasselblad for 40 years. What made you want to stay?

It’s mostly my colleagues. I have always liked it here, so the 40 years have just flown by. With my situation, it’s not so easy to find jobs; people have preconceptions about my ability to work even if they don’t say it directly. I have been questioned in other situations if I can really handle the tasks given to me, but not at Hasselblad – here, I am just Carina. There is always a way to solve things. So, for the colleagues I have and the fact that they don’t judge me is a big reason for me enjoying working here.

So, did you ever meet Victor Hasselblad?

No unfortunately not; he died right when I was about to start working here. But my mom met him. Victor often came by the office at least once a month to say hi. My mom worked in the production line and Victor was often there because he cared a lot about the company and was truly fascinated by the work everyone was doing.