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5th Axis

Working at 5th Axis was one of the worst experiences of my entire life.  It's like you're only allowed to do a good job if you're close personal friends with the company owners. 
 They're very reactive (and overreactive) instead of proactive.  They value forgiveness more than permission.  They like employees who wreck everything and say sorry.  They don't define any goals or expectations, and then freak out screaming and yelling at you for not doing something they never asked for.  They'll also tell you to do something, and then yell at you for hours for doing exactly what they told you to.
 They invite unwelcome interruptions, non constructive criticism, rumors/gossip, and all other forms of unnecessary drama and chaos. The atmosphere is very abrasive and socially painful.  They reward employees who do everything the wrong way in the wrong order "at a fast pace," and inflate their minimal contributions to successful projects.  They think you don't have to do anything right the first time, they like doing it the wrong way over and over and over again repeatedly.  They reward people who start projects they can't finish.  It's like high school.  The company owners make terrible business decisions based on 3rd hand gossip.  They constantly change their mind whenever the wind blows just because he said she said.  They focus on office politics instead of being productive and efficient.  

3rd shift management is awesome very supportive and willing to teach or answer questions given the opportunity. 3rd shift the best shift. Easy to make production numbers and as long as you pay attention to detail, you'll be fine. Wages good too, and if your willing to put in the work and set goals to learn as much as you can, they are pretty fair. As long as you show loyalty, this company will always support you.
I feel people don't understand if you work with integrity, you don't have to worry about anyone bugging you or micromanaging. I just wish they gave third shift more support a programmer and someone that can focus on training operators, so we can better support the company. People leave from time to time so if u stick to it there's opportunity to move up fast. A few things I'd like to improve would be more  cute girls and better food choices for when they treat us, when they do sometimes they just leave us scraps from the other shifts, sometimes we get the food fresh, I understand though it's the 10pm shift hard to treat us to the same stuff 1st and 2nd get.

My personal experience was mostly ok, but I saw too many good people leave for reasons detailed below that I've talked to, and left because of what I saw.

First shift manager/supervisor is a two faced bully that drove multiple of the best machinists in the shop out, and would stick the least competent people on some of the most demanding jobs. He will threaten to fire people or leave sarcastic notes on machines mocking an operator.

Promises made during hiring won't be held. 

Lots of stuff can slip by quality control, and I've seen other operators fired over QCs mistakes.

Someone was falsely accused of abusing overtime, and let go because of it.

That being said, it's a good place to learn if you're competent and can do good work. Pay isn't that competitive. There are still some good people there, but it's a handful for how many are there, it's not what it used to be. It's becoming more corporate for the worse, with an already high turn over rate.

I worked at 5th Axis as a manager up until recently. Even though my career path has sent me in another direction, I have nothing but respect for the owners of this company and nothing but confidence in the success ahead for 5th Axis.

5th Axis is growing fast and already becoming a leader in the industry. With that comes change, learning, obstacles, joys, frustration, and personal growth. With all this growth comes tremendous opportunity for advancement. The owners do an excellent job of creating a learning atmosphere. Come to work with a positive attitude and you will do great here. 

If you're new to the industry, they will train you.  If you're a seasoned veteran, they will put your knowledge to use. Excellent place to start, fine tune, or advance in a career in machining and workholding products. And I personally recommend any military veterans to apply. 

5th axis is a great place to expand your knowledge, with precise machine cutting technology, advanced components, and some real great people. Loyalty means nothing to them. Being dedicated or hard working wont even cut it for these favoritizing naves. With that being said anyone who applies and accepts job offer , let it be known, nothing is promised. From dealing with some Immature, disrespecting, employees who are some supervisors' go to people, is a mockery to the company itself, to commersing with certain individuals who dont even know what they are talking about . Honesty only goes by some he sayers or she sayers, no real true facts, for that simple reason they cannot be taken seriously . Its very sad to see that some of these individuals are entrusted by the ones who made it all possible, the 3 owners . Well as they say everything will takes its course and karma is very real. Hopefully they will make necessary changes to implement more professional oriented individuals. 

Overall, My experience at 5th axis was truly an interesting one. A very eclectic group of individuals who all work as a team and consider one another family. A great working environment with top of the line machines and some great people equals working in paradise , even if it is hard work at times . There were some hiccups along the way in my experience that definitely could have been avoided, but we all live and learn. The whole family concept that they have there can really lift your spirit and is essential in this type of industry. I definitely am a believer that 5th axis will go far in the manufacturing trade as they are a somewhat of a new company with true potential , and will become a leader in the industry. 

I have been working with 5th Axis for about two months now and it has been pretty nice. They are flexible in terms of work scheduling. They also have a non-corporate dress attire option so you can wear jeans and a polo or you can wear a button up dress shirt and professional slacks. The only thing that I can say is that I would love the opportunity to become an asset to the company by learning multiple different things that may be just a little outside of my experience or job description so that I can be more useful as well as offer myself the opportunity for accelerated career growth and pay. Overall, 5th Axis is welcoming, inclusive, and there is a bright future ahead.  

5th Axis has no intent to improve on work culture, unkept environment and their only motivation is to go up against their competitors regardless the cost or work life balance. Inmates running the prison is an understatement. Owners are clueless to organizational structure and management attitudes are extremely uneducated and/or naive. There are 3 business sectors running amok with mass confusion. Poor procurement practices using disorganized rudimentary excel practices and an unsupported E2 system. Always extremely behind production schedule employing DIY’ers to run the show. Don’t recommend accepting an offer if you are currently employed.

Everyone in charge trying to show some improvement.  Wrongfully they escape the quality and push for more to produce. Sometimes I've noticed that the table is loaded with the production of last day.  Half scraps and others had to be reworked.  The blames are never pointing to what they really need to.  Machines,  operators,  programs,  even ones I heard that the setup was wrong.  Assuming that it was the problem,  no one down from first article to whom they've taken the parts out,  before putting the next one in,  isn't that nice to check and double check. They are promoting the operator than train a good Machinist.

People going between 4 bldgs. Most just duplicating work of others or doing something that could have been consolidated into 1 trip by 1 employee. Company provided motorized bicycles and did not require training or the use of safety equipment.
Warehouse Manager not suited for the job. Consistantly wasted company money and resources due to poor planning and not undertanding how to run a department. Would assign duties then come and jump in front of you and critized your efforts.
Owners very nice hard working and respectful. They deserve better from the Warehouse Manager

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