Gentex Corporation

The executive management is very inexperienced in business making numerous bad decisions costing 100's of thousands and in some cases millions. You are expected to help compensate for this lack by working 11-12 hour days as standard. Many long term employees and their are very few of them left have racked up hundred of hours in vacation pay. This is due to management not allowing them and the employee paranoid about taking any in fear of being fired. Retaliation is the name of the game and throwing people under the bus is an everyday occurance. The environment is very hostile and unprofessional. The co-workers are all paranoid so a lot of back-stabbing goes on. The most joy you would get from the job is getting a paycheck and knowing you were underpaid.

A typical day at work consists of researching positions, filling them, drug screens, side jobs, group discussions, leading by example, converting temporary assignments, along with many more. I learned what it really is to be part of a company that cares a lot about its employees. They give a lot of freedom of decision making on how to do a job as well as work along with helpful people that guide me in the direction of a successful human resources field. The hardest part of the job is making sure all positions are filled due to the field and hours required to work required. The most enjoyable is going into work knowing that you have the support to make proper decision and being part of a team that is respectful and encouraging.

A typical day at work was always challenging. I learned that no matter what you were asked to do other than your own responsiblites that we were team members and that it's all in days work anyway. The management was great and so were my co-workers. The hardest part of my job was MRB, and the most enjoyable part was going to work at Gentex everday

You could have lunch with the owners on a daily basis.  The personnel worked together for a common goal.  The broad diversity of technologies deployed by the organization for the size was phenomenal.  Laser dyes, Laser protection, combat ground helmets, Air Helmets, Uniforms, Padding, microphones, fire protective wear, textile weaving operation and many other unique technologies.

Gentex optics manufactured eye glass lenses and other type of visores for comercial and military useage.Most work included repairing 300 ton hydraulic presses and packaging equipment due to company downsizeing many of us were left go.Being a new hire it was a challengeing  job I worked night shift 700pm-700am the only problem we had minimal axcess to a lot of parts that may be needed for repairs.

A typical day at work requires half the day at the reception location. This is great, as there is a view of out doors and get to meet and see new people every day. The phones, paging and computer business process done at the same time makes the morning go by very quickly.
The afternoon is short with lots to do, the back office offers less interest of activity, but less distraction, to complete the days needs.

Dynamic work environment , Continuous improvement methodologies focused on lean implementations. Owner of company one of the best I 've seen,  a great compassionate person. Co-workers are like family. Only hard part is the drive from Riddlesburg to Simpson 250 miles one way. Most enjoyable parts of the job are the people I get to work with and the constant kiazan activity towards improvement.

Wonderful place to work and some of the freindliest people you will ever meet. Very understanding of their employee's needs and wishes. Avery professional company I would recommend them highly as an equal opportunity employer.

This company sub is run by the PA home team. However they still have good autonomy and a good but untrained workforce. As a for instance when asked why they do not use stop watches (spec requirement) to check for air leaks in oxy hoses the answer is "I know how long ten seconds is".
Plant GM runs the roost but he is still fair and quality minded.

Worked my way through company.
 Everyday was full of challenges, always thriving to improve product and work environment. Had various opportunity for management positions.

My relationships at work were something I looked forward to everyday.

Working at Gentex Corporation: Company Overview and Reviews

Gentex Corporation

Gentex Corporation Ratings

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected