machine operator

shipping and receiving clerk

production assembler

it support specialist

quality technician

Direct Wire

A typical work day for me is about 25% meetings resulting in action items and 25% focused on achieving those action items and 50% focused on driving my teams day to day.  What I believe I learned by working in Direct Wire is number one that we have a lot of talented individuals, we did a great job on hiring a great, talented team and I think we all bounce great ideas off of each other in the effort to progressively make Direct the best it can be.  I'm learning new things all the time from the great group of individuals I work with.  Management above my level in my eyes seem invested in the business and in the development of their direct reports.  I thoroughly enjoy the fact that my input matters and I have the freedom to try new things.  Workplace culture in general is good in my opinion.  Being a member of the management team I do my best to try and make work fun, maintain a culture where respect and integrity is important, and lead by example in the effort to see the same out of everyone working for the company.  I think the hardest part of the job in my position is building that team that embodies the core values of the business and can also cascade that example to those newly coming into the company.  My goal is to make the experience for everyone a win/win for both the employee and Direct.  The most enjoyable part of my job is the results of the hardest parts of my job.  When you see people that enjoy coming to work, people that are at work on time and understand there is a job to be done and they give Direct Wire all there time and effort during the time they're  there.  When you see team members helping others be better, do things safe, do things the right way and improve.  Anytime there is a success story, a milestone or an accomplishment it should be recognized.  Direct is good at doing that as a company and I like to embody that as an individual.

Arrive at 7AM
ProForm my work requirements, i.e. running machines doing paperwork, receiving in product to complete my duties in the manufacturing process of wire.
I have only work at Direct Wire for a year now, but I have learned a lot about. 
how wire is manufactured.
The management team are a great bunch of individuals, and great at their task at hand. And also, are thoughtful for the people that are working for them.  
Aa far work culture, as far as I can see my fellow works enjoy what they are doing., I for one look forward to going to work, because I think it's amazing work to be part of the ongoing innovations that are happening at Direct Wire  
I don't think there is a hard put to my job if you just put your mind to it, you can do and anything and if you can't there is always someone to give you a hand to get you there. 
I Enjoy my job because you really don't think about how things work until you have your hands in it. So next time you see that machine running, those light on, that, welder running, or how your power get to you well guess what it all done by wire somehow!!!

The new Upcast (D3) building and machine are amazing to watch work everyday and is a new industry in the area. My typical day includes a huddle at the beginning and end of shifts with the next crew and the next supervisor on shift, emails, diagnosing and repairing any issues with the machines, quality testing and lots of time with the operators and assistants. Every day is a learning experience because the machine is so new and so is the process to the area, I absolutely love it! We work in relatively small crews (2-5 people) and i can't say enough good things about all of them. Hard workers, willing to learn and just fun to be around. The hardest part of the job I would say would be explaining what we actually do and what we need and when it needs to happen because it is so new and the learning curve.  Again I can't say enough about how much I really love the job, switched careers and so glad I did. The people and atmosphere make me can't wait to go to work. 

I have been at DirectWire less than a year, coming from a background ranging from startups to multi-billion-dollar cutting-edge industry leaders.  In DW, I have found the friendliest environment of my career, engaging, and a genuine sense of happiness among the employees.  The biggest surprise was how approachable the HR group is and how they truly care about the well-being of the employees.  People listen, ask how they can help, and genuinely care about each individual’s success, because the culture here views team success is built on individual successes.  The work is challenging and engaging, but there is also a tangible respect for a healthy work/life balance.  I couldn’t be happier in my decision to join these great folks and help take this company to the next plateau of its continued growth.

What is the best part of working at the company?
there were a lot of good people who made the place feel decent. Most of them are gone now so that part isn’t what it used to be. The few ones left are doing their best but it’s not the same.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The stress comes from how fast everything shifts. Priorities change on a dime and nobody ever explains why. One minute something’s urgent, the next it’s tossed aside, then it’s suddenly the big focus again. Leadership is so wrapped up in themselves that nothing stays steady. HR has turned the place into a corporate mess where everything feels overmanaged and underthought.

I have worked at Direct Wire for a couple years and can say it has been a great experience.  My manager has always encouraged me to grow professionally and personally. I have seen a lot of positive changes since I started.  Communication has improved a lot over the last couple of years, the new building is really cool, the different departments do their best to work together, and the people are great. The best thing about working here is the people, to be honest. The benefits are really good, especially the healthcare benefits like medical, dental, and vision, and the 401K match is awesome. I would recommend this company to anyone! The worst thing about working here is that there are geese at the Lancaster location, and they are everywhere. 

Workplace culture is simply toxic since 2021. From Living within the core values to now hostile work environment.  Went to work wondering if today was going to be the day that I would be fired. Job security- there is none: multiple layoffs - no bonus payout like promised, low backlog. 

The new HR department - they are clueless and are puppets to the CFO.  Cannot file a claim without getting fired or retaliated against or accused. Cannot see who they were even nominated for best places to work. 

Quitting was the best thing that I could have done.     New job feels like a vacation compared to direct and my talents are utilized to their fullest. 

It has been an amazing experience working for Direct Wire. I had only wished that I found this company and overall group of people a bit sooner. Anyone who publicly bashes this company is obviously bitter about their situation and/ or employment demise. Show up for work everyday, give the company and your peers 110%, show some professionalism, serve your customers well, be a great person and team player, etc. These few characteristics will position you for success and overall professional growth.

In all honesty, it’s not a place to work at. The management people don’t know how to manage. When something is  wrong and you tell them about it, they brush it off like nothing is wrong. There is nothing but drama there. The company itself is all over the place. They never tell you what’s going on. Communication from management to employees is not there. You work so much OT when they ask but then never get anything for it but expect everyone to work their butts off. Do better direct wire and then maybe you wouldn’t be losing so many people. 

Don’t let the core values fool you. Direct Wire talks a good game, and they will be on best behavior to get qualified candidates in the door. But once you are in, it is you who will need to dance every single day. Don’t question flat out wrong information, even if it is for the betterment of the company…the executive leadership teams knows everything. And don’t bother to set up your workspace…there’s a decent chance HR will be packing it up for you within a week or so. Truly the worst, the most unprofessional work experience ever. Just pass by the posting, there are plenty of others out there. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Machine operator 5 salaries reported	$30.00 per hour
Shipping and receiving clerk 3 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Production assembler 7 salaries reported	$17.50 per hour
It support specialist 5 salaries reported	$19.70 per hour
Quality technician 3 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour

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