564 Machine Operator Reviews
Submit a Review"Since I have worked as a maintenance mechanic for over 16 years and was cut because of downsizing, I really do not enjoy being an operator that much. However it was all I could find at the time. That being said I don't like being stuck in one spot all the time. I prefer to move around working on different things and tasks."
"I really enjoy the fact that the company really cares about their employees and always tries to help them be a better person."
"It's fulfilling to see a blank part turn into a finished product. Can potentially learn new things from other machinists. That is something I try to do. Ask what others would do to run more efficiently. It can get boring running the same product."
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"Very disappointing in the New Bedford plant"
What do you like about working at Symmetry Medical?
"the people,the products and a very good location for commuting"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be very very careful of what you are getting into"
What don't you like about working at Symmetry Medical?
"poor management constant layoffs backsliding into prior chaos very poor machine maintenance."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"anyone with a degree who is good at what they do would have to be very desperate to work here. Most leave after they realize what is going on in a very short time."
What do you like about working at Kennametal?
"It's clean and climate controlled and my co workers are great"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"You must be a very patient person to work here and tolerant of bad decision making from upper management"
What don't you like about working at Kennametal?
"New bosses don't know anything and New system is bad for the company"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Drop sap its not worker or customer friendly and is ruining the business. it makes everyone's job much more difficult than it once was."
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"They put us on machines and forget about us. We are just numbers to them."
What do you like about working at Alro Steel?
"I like the benefits package. The insurance is pretty good."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"No. Not really. Just put your best foot forward. Practice your math."
What don't you like about working at Alro Steel?
"They seem to only promote the people that do the least work."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Take more time out for the valued employees at the bottom of your ladder."
What do you like about working at AstraZeneca?
"There was room for improvement and the opportunities were endless."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"It's a dream company, go for it with all you."
What don't you like about working at AstraZeneca?
"Downsizing the company and replacing good workers with machines."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Keep up the good work and hope the company grows."
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"I have enjoyed my experience with the compnay, but it's time for me to move on."
What do you like about working at Eagle Group?
"I have learned a lot everyday skills at the company and I am applying them daily."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Just make sure you can pass the tape measurement test."
What don't you like about working at Eagle Group?
"I have to get up very early and I get covered in metal dust and pieces."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"There needs to be an increase of interest on how we work and what we require to get the job done."
What do you like about working at O'Neal Steel?
"the machinery and the comunication betwin me and the supervisor. to obtain the best result of the produts."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"to look for all the negative points to solve the problems an anny job."
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"A dissapointing end to what should have been a promising career."
What do you like about working at Milwaukee Gear?
"The benefits and pay are qquite good when compared to what most machine shops will give you."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"I would really only apply here if you have years of machining experience. Not the place to get your foot in the door."
What don't you like about working at Milwaukee Gear?
"I was trained for a job with this company through WRTP/Big Step. There were 16 graduates with my class. I had to interview with all supervisors with the company before I started working, and I got the feeling that opinions in the company were divided about the partnership between Milwaukee Gear and WRTP. Upon seeing that I had an extensive computer background, one supervisor said in a really snarky tone So then why don't you go work for Pixar. I cannot tell you how hard it was not to snap at him. During training I was partnered with a trainer who didn't like the influx of new workers who had little to no experience. He was overly sarcastic, arrogant, and would dissapear for long periods of time. I was then paired up with another longtime employee who worked and spoke way too quicklyto learn from. This guy was also known throughout the companyfor having atrocious people skills. The department lead man could have cared less about whether I succeeded or failed. He was seemingly more concerned with his upcoming retirement, his regimen of vitamin supplements, and his tuesday golf outings. I brought my concerns to hr, but was told I'm ' doing fine for someone new to CNC machining.' 14 months after I started I was let go due to being made the scapegoat for a screw up that was initiated by 1st shift. The person in hr who told me I was doing fine earlier was now telling me that I'm 'just not mechanically inclined'. Now as a father to a small child, and with a mortgage to pay, I am forced to make a career change."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"If you're going to have people training,make sure they know about it prior to be paired up with a new worker.Better yet, ASK them first. Otherwise you guys are only setting somebody up for failure. Also be mindful of what supervisors are spending money on. Our dept was always short of indicators, yet our supervisor spent two grand on janitorial style cleaning carts which ultimately ended up being pushed into a corner to collect dust. Oh, there was a book written about building civilized workplaces that was written by Robert Sutton. I can't put the title here as it is a bit explicit, but a Google search will bring it up. Perhaps you should read it and learn."
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"My over all experience was great."
What do you like about working at STIHL?
"The things I like at the company is that they care for the worker that work for them."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"The tips for others interviewing with this company is to be professional."
What don't you like about working at STIHL?
"The things that I don't like at the company is that when we ask for a sick leave it counts against us."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"The suggestion I have is to have all the supervisor position be filled."
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"Good and bad."
What do you like about working at Ford Motor?
"Making the money that I worked for and getting paid every week."
What don't you like about working at Ford Motor?
"The hours and time that you would have to be at this job."
What do you like about working at NRC Environmental Services?
"Assigned a task and equipment and being allowed to complete it with my own knowledge and experience."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be patient and be a team player. Work hard, take initiative and display a can do attitude."
What don't you like about working at NRC Environmental Services?
"Not enough hours. I am on call-part time. Would like to be assured a minimum number of hours weekly."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Obtain more accounts. More work for our company would offer more work hours for me."
What do you like about working at Shear-Rite Steel?
"I can get to do my work right like I should."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Some tips are to behave good, accomplish the job well, and do it right."
What don't you like about working at Shear-Rite Steel?
"I don't have a problem. I like everything about the job."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Never give up, and keep on working."
Please give us a one liner to describe this review.
"a great place to work"
What do you like about working at Pace Foods?
"the team work,bonuses and pay promotions. also the family picnics."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"have a good work ethic and be a team player"
What don't you like about working at Pace Foods?
"the strong smell of onions and peppers. also the hours at the time from 1pm to 9;30pm."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"to implement a strong team work in a place wherea person can grow"
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