cnc mill operator

grinder

machinist

sales director

cnc machinist

DRT Holdings, LLC

I am a current employee in the IT department at DRT and I'm female. I've been here for over three years. 

I totally disagree with the previous reviewer who said that the technology department at DRT is a "good ole boys" culture which is "loud and chaotic". A lot of IT shops have some noise because they normally do plenty of help desk duties by phone, and at DRT, all of us contribute to those end-user support duties, no matter what our title or job description - and this is true all the way up to the CIO. That's just how IT in SMB works, everyone has to wear a lot of hats, and everyone is expected to know how to replace a mouse and hold a friendly conversation with an end user, in addition to whatever they specialize in doing otherwise. So it might be loud sometimes, especially if you are trying to do something that requires a great deal of quiet. I don't personally find it distracting, myself, but I suppose I can understand that. 

But "good ole boys" culture? That's absurd. I have worked in IT shops for 30 years. In some, I was the only female, and in others, more than half of the department were females. And I really, truly have previously worked in toxic, sexist environments where I was not only NOT valued for my skill set but not valued for anything else other than being something to look at and bring in donuts. DRT's IT office is not like that at all, not even remotely. The department is roughly 50% female and we hold about the same number of higher-level positions as the men, so there is no difference there. I don't know exactly what others get paid but I am well compensated and I get a bonus every year for meeting my goals. If you don't meet your goals? Well then, you won't get a bonus and maybe you won't get the feeling that you are completely appreciated. That is not necessarily the fault of the department management and it has nothing to do with being female. I feel quite valued and am told regularly by management, co-workers and end users alike that I am appreciated. So it certainly isn't something that all females in this department experience.

I can't speak to culture in other areas of the company outside of Dayton or other departments in the DRT Holdings and DRT Manufacturing family, but here in the IT department in Dayton, the culture is open, supportive and very friendly. I suspect that the previous reviewer may have suggested ideas that were rejected not because she was a female but because they were simply not good ideas applicable to the task at hand. My ideas are received well, so I don't see it. And as for job training, I don't think it would make sense for the employer to pay me to get certified in something that has nothing to do with my job, but I have had no issue whenever I have asked for learning on topics related to my job duties. I am even permitted (and encouraged!) to go to trade organization events and user group meetings for the software that I manage. 

As for what I like about the job and people, I love interacting with end users, since it's something I didn't get to do at my last couple of positions as a network administrator and systems administrator.  I get to do such a huge variety of things every day that I never get bored. My boss places trust in me to get things done, literally all the time, and I feel great when a project is successfully completed because I am routinely congratulated when that happens. I get thanks and figurative "pats on the back" all the time. 

The hardest part of this job is probably being so busy. Thankfully that hard part is NOT the usual issue, i.e. a meager IT budget! Not at DRT. Management at DRT values and understands the importance of information technology and they are willing to pay for it. They give their employees good tools and don't balk at the price tag when it's the right tool for the job. It's such a relief to be able to get purchasing approved for the right tools after years of being told (at previous companies) to do much more with much less. But I am definitely very busy and I have to work some time off-hours (when end users are not using the IT resources) but this is totally normal and expected in IT work. Same with remote work support. It would be great if I were able to work remotely, but again, some IT work requires that you be standing in front of the device, so you can't always work remotely. 

That said, that is my one important criticism. I would much prefer to be able to do my work remotely (from home) from time to time and I am not permitted to do that at DRT. Hence, I put in a good amount of after-hours work (which is necessary in IT). But I'm not approved to do work from home, which is just not a very family-friendly policy, as I have a school age child. For instance, when I am not sick but my child is sick, I think I should be able to do my job from home so that I can be there for my child and still get my work done. But I can't do that because working from home is frowned upon by upper management even when ALL of the work is easily done remotely, as is often the case with network infrastructure and server management. Even when the work MUST be done after hours to accommodate the end users, I'm not given the kind of flexibility that I have experienced elsewhere to use my salaried time during flexible and unusual hours. For instance, if I have to stay up until 2am (let's say 9pm to 2am) to perform network maintenance on a weeknight, it would be nice to be able to knock that 5 hours off of the following morning (and arrive at the office at lunch that day) so that I can get adequate sleep. But unlike my former employers, I am not allowed to do that at DRT. Frankly, that is the only negative thing I can really say about support from upper management. I don't live that far from the office, so it has not been a serious problem for me but I believe that DRT would be more competitive if remote/home working was permitted at DRT, at least for jobs where it's truly needed often, like mine. 

That said, I love working at DRT in the technology department and I plan to stay here unless something very weird happens. DRT is a stable, healthy company that is actively growing, and I really like my teammates and the corporate culture. I personally think it would be a great place for anyone to work.

DRT has become my 2nd home away from home for more than a year now.   As the front desk receptionist, I answer phones, do payroll, handle documents and make sure all paperwork is organized. Everyone has respect for each other, and we have get-togethers to celebrate our achievements, that the plant manager does for us.  We have laughs and our time for getting work done.  My boss is very dedicated to DRT and works very hard to make sure everything is running smoothly so there are no issues.  He always makes sure his employees feel valued and If I have any questions, a problem, or need help with something, I feel comfortable going to him about whatever I need.  The managers are very kind, good to work with and our HR Department really cares about the employees regarding 401k, benefits, and are always available to answer any HR concerns.  The hardest part of my job is at times some of my paperwork feels tedious, but when I finish a project, I feel good that I completed it and help the company stay organized.  We all help each other out and provide an optimistic friendly environment, making sure all deadlines are met. I enjoy the people I work with. 

Offer doesn't come in writing. During interview was told that work week is a 4x10hrs shifts. On first day it turns out that instead of being a 4x10hrs work week, they want you to work 5x8 hours. Vacation allowance gets presented as days off,rather than hours off.Asked HR person that contacted me with offer if a day off is worth the whole 10 hrs shift or just 8hrs and he said it was worth the whole shift. During orientation found out that a day off is worth 8 hours. At interview was told that they were hiring because they're buying 2 conversational CNC Lathes and needed some body else that can  program them. Once started found out it was another lie. Told them them vacation policy and shift to be worked was a discrepancy from what discussed during interview and by Thursday at lunch the answer was: Since you are disappointed and your skillset enables you to quickly find another job, we don't want to take a chance of you quitting in a couple weeks and decided to terminate you.  Worst part got unemployment denied because if you voluntarily quit a job, you need to earn ten times your weekly benefit at your next job, in order to be eligible if terminated for no fault of your own

Specifically in the Northeast, it’s a good short term employment opportunity.  You can expect to receive direction from unqualified personnel that aren’t trained in your task.  Even if you’re the most qualified person in your role, you will spend fully 1/3 of your time watching your back.  You can also expect to be scrutinized by a handful of people outside your department, the same people mentioned above, who tend to have management’s ear.  In an aerospace company, you would expect an extensive library of controlled procedures, of which there are very few.  You will quickly realize who is in charge and unless you document every interaction with those particular people, you will fail in your role.  Anyone new to the outdated, and mostly incompatible, software used day-to-day should not expect any training other than “this is how we’ve been doing it for years.”  Suggestions for upgrades or training is usually met with roadblocks.  Towards the end of my time at DRT, the hardest part of the job was walking in the door and the best part of the job was walking out of the door.

Working in the IT department allows me to work with every location in the company. I deal with a variety of people and overall, the people at DRT are awesome! My team in IT are the most wonderful people I have ever worked with. They are supportive and I am so happy to work with them. My Boss treats me like part of the team and has been amazing to work for. He is fair and understanding. It means a lot to be treated like you matter. Management is trying to make positive changes and that is greatly appreciated. Is it perfect here? No. However, it is a great place to work and I am proud to be part of the IT team. 

I’m very pleased with the cleanliness of the plant compared to other CNC places I’ve been. Plus the air conditioned building is a huge plus. The work you do is rewarding. They even give us free lunches for hitting monthly goals. The main problem I see with the company is the communication is very poor on some things. Whether that pertains to workflow, resolution of quality issues, or even you’re personal development within the company. I would love to grow within the company but I’ve been given zero feedback on how to do so. They are good on communication for monthly goal numbers though. 

The management team is working overtime revmaping to provide the best benefits, wages, work environment and work/life balance in the industry.  Matched with a vision to invest in and utilize the highest level of new technologies and innovation in their 3 areas of focus: aerospace, metal packaging and general machining/fabrication.

DRT is a great place to work and a really good place to get your career started. The plant manager is one of the best I’ve worked with. I came in brand new to the industry and they really took their time training and working with me making sure that I had the best chance at succeeding. It’s a big company but they really put in an effort to get to know their employees. They are really big on employee engagement. We always do something every month whether it’s a cookout for lunch or raffling off prizes. I’ve been here for over 2 years and it’s by far one of the best jobs I’ve had!

The benefits offered are far and away better than most aerospace companies are willing to offer walking in the door. I've had the opportunity to work for both large and small companies, and working for a facility on the smaller side is much easier due to being able to create those work relationships that can make life easier. The Plant Manager is very understanding and communicates with everyone regardless of workload, which is a very nice touch.

I've worked for several major Rochester companies over the years. I never chose a job randomly. I had to respect the company and leadership, be proud of the products we manufactured, and enjoy the company of my colleagues. I have found all of this at DRT Aerospace in Rochester, NY. Watching SpaceX launches knowing we have an impact on their success is so exciting. Our management team has a great vision of our path forward. Everyone here is serious about their work, but light-hearted with each other. I hope to be here for years to come. 

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