production operator

maintenance technician

operator

controls engineer

tooling engineer

BlueOval SK

The hardest part of the job? Staying awake.

There is little to no work, but people still have to pretend to be busy. Which means walking around aimlessly and maybe finding some litter to pick up.  People there are very frustrated with HR and Management. Despite praising the company as a reverse pyramid in orientation, they seem to blame the operators for not being in production yet and routinely cut and butcher benefits.

Promises (and lies) were made in interviews but since job offers are made through a recruiting company (Not BOSK) the recruiters have no real idea about what the job entails and cannot answer any questions. Meaning many workers feel lied to and that they accepted a job offer on false information.  By the time they find out they were lied to, it's too late. 

Example: Being told it would be 12 hour shifts. Reality is that during production, shifts will be 12 hours and 45 minutes because lunch is not paid. So a near 13 hour shift plus commute and getting in and out of security (metal detectors, X-rays, and camera stickers). Being told it would be 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off, only to hear later that this may not be true but no one actually knows how many days in a row will be worked versus days off.

Promotions are also made through the recruiting company and not through an employee's direct line of supervision. A system that favors hiring from outside the company versus promoting from within. 

Communication between Ford, BOSK, SK, OEMs, and Trades is nonexistent and everyone blames everyone else for the issue. Bats were living freely in some locations, and equipment keeps getting broken.

Blue Oval could be a really good job. Constant rivalries between Ford and SK, inexperienced and clueless management, micro managing, and the wrong priorities kill this place. I’m at a point in my career where I value experience more than anything else and blue oval isn’t offering that. I feel like maintenance is being set up to be glorified parts changers and that management doesn’t take concerns seriously. The place has no spare parts and technicians do not have access to toolboxes or storage rooms. Instead of devoting time to ensure the company can prosper they would rather spend money to union bust. I’m not a “the union is my saver” person but this company has practically begged for it with the way they handle and operate. Pretty sad because this could have been a really good experience for my resume and it’s sad to see an American manufacturer such as Ford be a washed up version of what they once were. 

Don’t kill your resume, the good pay isn’t worth it. 



I left my previous job of ten years to chase the opportunities blueoval seemed to offer. Pay was competitive, the environment was positive, and the 2-2-3 schedule was fantastic for work life balance. Two weeks of New Employee Orientation, and then two weeks on the floor to get to know the job and team, I was walked out without reason given at the end of the month. When asked for an explanation all I received was, I was not the right fit for the position, and the company was going another direction while I was still on my probationary period. I noted I had just relocated my family from out of state, specifically for this position only to be given two weeks to show how capable I may or may not have been. There was no coaching or direction on anything I should of done different, and was even instructed I was doing a good job during my time at BlueovalSK. Would not recommend anyone to make any major life changes until this place irons out what they expect from their employees. 

BlueOval Sk has no project plan as a startup.  Constant infighting between the parent companies (Ford and SK On), which comes out during meetings. The Ford leaders are toxic and have no respect for boundaries.  Calling at all hours of the night, weekends and vacations. Easily working 60-75 hours a week. 
Hiring revolves around DE&I versus the right person for the job. Which is evident with the abilities of most of the staff. 
The leaders tend to focus more on the PR aspect of the start up, rather than taking care of the company.  Just look at thier FB page.  They are more involved with glitzy honorific events than answering the needs of subordinates. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Some of the hourly people and some supervisors are awesome individuals 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They can't keep a promise to hourly people, constantly take what the company promised and 3 days to a couple of weeks later take it away or bold face lie about it

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The hr only looks out for salary and upper management people, and will lie to your face

First big building means a lot of walk. You will get your steps in. Some areas with many flights of steps to get to work stations.

As we are still in early stages of building the work force we have a lot of moving pieces and parts. Being able to be flexible aka fluid is very important. Still no ramped up to full production and all system not in place many being built by the teams daily to get us where we need to be. 

For the supervisors routing shift from day to night every 4 months is about to start. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Locally located in KY and environmentally friendly.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No Work…sitting around playing 10 card deck UNO…for hours 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Typical Americanized…”too many Chiefs and NOT ENOUGH workers”…micro managers in class. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Sit at school site and play board games ALL DAY AND GET PAID.

This place is a mess.   They are still recruiting under the 2023 benefit structure (bait and switch).  The culture here absolutely sucks.   It's very woke, and you will get backdoored on every new policy because they do not get rolled out properly.  Most management does not even read emails let alone reply.  Do yourself a favor and don't ruin your career by working here unless you enjoy having Korean bosses.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The pay and work environment!!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They are terminating all 1600 employees.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was fun and busy. I had no problems at all.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I came in, set food in breakroom, clocked in, went to my workstation, worked untill my break, had 3 breaks in a day, then clocked out and went home.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Money and hours were great had a good team that I worked with

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Dealing with people other than that it was great

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Clean environment hood job and environment was on point 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Cleaning the floors and wiping down machine Seminole

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Production operator 2 salaries reported	$24.00 per hour
Maintenance technician 3 salaries reported	$32.83 per hour
Operator 1 salary reported	$24.00 per hour
Controls engineer 3 salaries reported	$95,000 per year
Tooling engineer 1 salary reported	$84,000 per year

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