material handler

certified welder

mechanical assembler

equipment technician

quality auditor

Elgin Sweeper

Working at Elgin Sweeper is amazing, genuinely the highest paying MIG shop probably in the Chicago area. The work shift is basically, clock in, go to your assigned booth, and pick the blueprints you wanna weld and weld them then send them out.

It's great personally, you can listen to music and nobody cares especially on Night Shift (Which I recommend going on instead of Day Shift). On Night Shift you work 3:30 - 2 AM, which isn't bad but say good bye to any social life, though 1.25 shift differential is great.

Opportunities to move up and weld different things exist as long as you prove yourself (I was welding big multi-page prints 6 months into my career here which was insanely fun).

The training was great, and the trainers knew what they were doing and how to train effectively, though some were better than others and more approachable.

Some criticisms I have, Overtime is forced, you get "Opt Outs" but if you have a 5 weekend month, say hello to a 56 hour week (especially when you end Friday at 2 AM, and are expected to be back Saturday at 11 AM).

The Welder is always blamed, even when Brake Pressed bend wrong, or Material Handlers give you the wrong metal. When things are out of tolerance YOU are expected to have been the inspector for it, despite being timed on producivity.

At least 25% of the prints are wrong, like literally they are wrong. Wrong symbols, Wrong arrows pointing, confusing tolerances and measurements, and Work Orders (Steps to do the job), can be wrong as well and contradictory to the print (I.E tolerances on print are different than the work order).

The engineers don't fix these despite it massively hindering the welding department. Especially when the CNC machinists have made up different steps, so they'll reject a part even if it's welded 100% to the print, but not welded to THEIR specifications.

The material handlers don't know welding or what they go through. You'll be handed the most confusing prints within your first week by the handlers despite not being able to understand them OR a low tolerance part that WILL get rejected with your name on it.

There is no accountability and nobody knows what happens with rejects, from management to engineering everyone just kinda guesses. In my time i've literally seen Day Shift get like 50 rejects in a day, when your only allowed 10 in a year and they will have their jobs.

Realistically however, these criticisms are minor in the grand scheme of things. Annoying, sure. But I still enjoyed my time at Elgin Sweeper and would recommend it to anyone starting out in the welding career, or anyone who wants higher pay/more respect. I loved the ability to pick jobs that I wanted to do (with limits), and not be stuck in awful jobs for hours.

Purchase Orders are reviewed and order entries performed. There's a lot about International accounts and every day was a different day. Management kept a close review of purchase orders arriving and fulfilled in a timely manner in order to keep sales happy. Co-workers worked in a unified manner. The hardest part of the job was transitioning from an Administrative Assistant position to actually learning to become an actual sales person learning the parts of the sweeper trucks and learning how to sell them for over $280,000.00 each. The most enjoyable part of the job was the end rewards of my customers' satisfaction.

No room for advancement, and no clear career path. Management is terrible, there is no accountability for anything, as employees run amuck with no consequences. People who are the VP's favorites are ushered into management roles which are taken away from people who where tenured in that role. No remote work, all because SOME members of management "don't agree with it". Meanwhile, all other business units of the parent company have a great remote package. Good bonus potential, and decent pay. People are great to work with! Benefits are good, along with a basic vacation offering, can obtain more through longevity.  Extremely high turnover. 

Pay and benefits are decent but management is an absolute joke. Terrible communication and complete lack of accountability from the top down. Mandatory overtime even though they will lie about that in your interview. Terrible work/life balance. No appreciation for hard work or outstanding quality. Promotions will go to those who suck up to management instead of those who truly deserve it. Seen it several times. Garbage place to work. Use this place as a stepping stone to get some experience then get into a union job. This place is going downhill fast.

There is no form of advancement based on merit, only on whose posterior you kissed. Management does not care about the workers at all despite what they say. Each department is only looking out for themselves since there is no form of project management in place. You can't work at home but they bring in an ice cream truck a couple times a year, so yay? All complaints will be ignored. No one in management or HR can be trusted. The new VP is clueless and worthless. Stay away at all costs.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great people, lots of opportunities for those who know and are eager. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not having parts when they are need it 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Just like everywhere bring  something to the party 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Management are very easy they only required one thing just do your job!

Daily work in developing and maintaining Sales Configurator tool. 
15 years of experience in sales within the Heavy Equipment industry and manufacturing. 
Management and coworkers are very easy to work with and get along with.
Hardest part of the jos is keeping everyone satisfied.
Most enjoyable is working with many differnt people outside of the company.

I worked many hours and programmed many CNC machines and have my business card to show you. Got my hands on many projects to support and design new fixturing for new parts and machines. I had to work with all machine operators in trouble shooting problems. Had after hours volley ball games to ease some of the stress that you can get in a long day. Was fun !

Work consisted of grinding, sanding, sealing, and cleaning various steel parts to be ready for powder paint. I received a forklift certification in sit-down forklift. Most of the co-workers were friendly . I felt that management favored some workers more then others. Lots of hours and chances for over time.  Overall i had a fair time with the company.

I enjoyed working at this job they were the number 1 supplier of street sweepers in the world. Everyone took great pride in their work and we all worked together as a team and even as a family, Management was exceptional in treating their employees like they were important.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Material handler 7 salaries reported	$22.10 per hour
Certified welder 6 salaries reported	$24.05 per hour
Mechanical assembler 5 salaries reported	$24.08 per hour
Equipment technician 1 salary reported	$82,571 per year
Quality auditor 2 salaries reported	$27.82 per hour

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