cnc machinist

shipping and receiving clerk

production operator

human resources generalist

controls engineer

ENTEK

A Typical Day at Work

Daily tasks often involve juggling multiple priorities while addressing unexpected issues caused by staffing shortages and outdated systems. Workload demands can quickly escalate due to limited resources.

What I Learned

I gained valuable problem-solving skills, learned to adapt under pressure, and strengthened collaboration within a supportive team despite organizational challenges.

Management

Management tended to be disconnected from daily operations and relied heavily on micromanagement, which limited employee autonomy. Communication and transparency were often lacking, leaving staff without the support needed to succeed.

Workplace Culture

Team members were the highlight of the workplace — supportive, collaborative, and resourceful. However, constant turnover and inconsistent leadership made it difficult to maintain overall morale.

Hardest Part of the Job

Balancing a heavy workload with limited resources, outdated technology, and chronic staffing shortages.

Most Enjoyable Part of the Job

Working with talented, dedicated colleagues who consistently supported one another through challenges.

Final Thoughts

Until leadership addresses the ongoing resource shortages, outdated systems, and lack of transparency, this is not an ideal environment for IT professionals seeking long-term stability or growth.

This company is stuck in the past. If you're a successful professional with marketable skills do NOT waste your time here. Only apply here if you have no other options or if you just want to quiet quit and collect a paycheck with out growing learning or progressing in your career. 

They have poor onboarding, zero training zero support and ultimately incredibly unprofessional leadership. 

80% of their staff has one foot in the grave and just trying to retire. If you're hungry motivated and competent you WILL be bored unfulfilled and drained from the politics, drama, and lack of accountability. 

They have zero basic business needs in place no systems in place to operate normally. It's incredibly disappointing because they sell a beautiful dream there that is truly misleading. 

The ceo has his finger in processes they have no business in. It's incredible demoralizing place to be and I promise you will leave in time. 

It's a known fact "Talent doesn't stick around here at entek".. quote from my former boss.. 

as a production operator, working three 12's and one 6 hour shift really makes life outside of work relatively normal. other than that, it's about the only positive about Entek. 

most co workers are really nice and willing to help but after that, there is really nobody you can rely on if you have issues or are needing help. management plays heavy favorites and if you are not on your knees 24/7 and being a yes man, say goodbye to ever being anything more than just an operator.

even then, leads and managers barely make more than a maxed out operator which is just insane to me considering how much is expected of leads/managers.

if you're looking for an easy job with good pay and a relatively easy work schedule, entek is for you. but if you're not capable of keeping your head down and just working your shifts, dont bother. this place is full of bullying and favoritism.

Primarily monitoring equipment. Recording hourly readings at 48 critical points in the process. Pressures,barrel temps (exstruder), equipment efficiency, ect. I learned most aspects of plastic manufacture from various raw materials (blends) to end product.  Management was hands off and was rarely brought in. We were highly trained and professionals at our tasks. The greatest challenge was starting the process from scratch. Most enjoyable was the people. The culture was such that if help was asked, help was given. Your success depended on their success. Manufacturing plastics to  micron (usually from 9um. to 32um) thickness with a very limited variation is a difficult process and exacting parameters were demanded across all aspects of the process.

Current worker. Very stressful, drama filled environment. Leads and management are disrespectful to those who work hard and honestly. If you’re new and struggle here and there they treat you like you’re stupid and aren’t willing to explain things and help you. They’re more willing to throw you out to the wolves and tell you to figure it out and then wonder why you’re still struggling…then ding you for it. Very strong lack of communication!
The individuals who slander about others/slack off and don’t do their jobs seem to be favored the most and get credit for other people’s hard work. Unless they favor you, forget about a secure job. I would not recommend this job! I’ve never have/felt more devalued and stepped on by a company! 

I enjoyed working there for the most part besides when bosses would flip flop about how they wanted things done then change it again.( mainly because of their bosses) Some of the people made the work environment nice while others acted like it was high-school ( who was popular and who wasn't), I expected better out of management. There were a few managers who were professional and helpful with questions and concerns. I learned how to work with acids and solvents, increase in my speed and how to work better in a group. The hardest part was the 12 hour shifts were either extremely busy or were extremely slow. The best part was the three and a half days off and some of the people that worked there.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The simplest job i've ever had. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No guidance, communication or accountability. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Drama and group oriented. Not exactly totally professional.  Get put down or called out if you do not know something. VERY little to NO training, your just expected to know... 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Boring, show up clock in, go straight to your line, get a pass off or don't depends on the previous shifts mood. If things are running great it's very boring and you are expected to clean and mop even if things are already pretty clean, if things are not running great then you can be busy for a few hours.

The labor staff works well and to the best of their ability. Most are very skilled workers and great to work with, however, the upper management and especially the engineering department is severely lacking in accountability, process structure or any semblance of real skill or knowledge (with some exception of course). Engineering throws out designs that are incomplete, inaccurate, incorrect and not plausible to be constructed as designed. The upper management expects that the designs be modified on the floor or in the field, but does not follow through with engineering revisions to the designs; thus causing the same issues to arise repeatedly.

Entek International was a great place to work ten plus years ago.. The downfall for this company came with the merger of their sister company,( Entek Manufacturing) . C.E.O for company calls all the shots, extremely micro managed. If your looking for a loyalty as a company trait, keep looking. If your looking for an electrician postilion, my recommendation would be to keep on looking. Electrical supervisor has many issues. Make sure you say good morning Every Morning!!  He is extremely sensitive and subject to hurt feelings.

Typical work week was 10-12 hour days, 5 days a week. Infrequently got up from chair/computer because there was so much work. The unwritten expectation for salary employees is 50 hours a week at a minimum. Was regularly demeaned and treated without respect by high ups in the company. Team was chastised by higher ups, if not punished, for performing job duties in accordance with regs and guidelines. Very toxic environment that stems from the top of the company. While  I learned a ton working there, I ended my job burnt out and questioned all my skills and expertise as a professional because I'd been gaslit for so long.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Cnc machinist 3 salaries reported	$30.77 per hour
Shipping and receiving clerk 4 salaries reported	$22.78 per hour
Production operator 3 salaries reported	$21.67 per hour
Human resources generalist 1 salary reported	$82,500 per year
Controls engineer 1 salary reported	$102,500 per year

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