machinist

cnc machinist

manufacturing associate

manual machinist

regional sales manager

Gleason

A lot of people come into Gleason thinking that they're going to climb a ladder of improvement during their time here and that couldn't be further from the truth. The pay scale system they've crapped out is seriously like something someone in middle school made up. Don't ever expect to keep up with inflation or have the opportunity to significantly increase your pay. You'll get your 2-6 percent increase every year no matter what. I've been there for 5 years, I'm in the highest experience bracket in my department, and they're hiring people at more than what I make. Figure that one out. I've had 3 different bosses and I've pleaded with each one to help me make more money and the last boss basically told me I'm in a dead end job and that I need to learn a machine if I want an increase. Let me tell you about my job:

I'm a driver. We drive over 1000 miles every week in all weather conditions. You'll go to several different states throughout the week. Sometimes it's a lot of window time and other times you're running around a city all day. Youre totally alone all day which is great for some and bad for others. You will be severely underpaid and unappreciated for what you do and they will make sure to make you feel that way. I've been told everyone there is replaceable by my manager. That's the attitude they have about drivers. They think just anyone can come do this job and don't take into consideration what you go through everyday. Hence why this department has such a high turnover rate. The best part about being a driver is that you're left alone as long as you do your job and don't get in anyone's radar.

I used to feel positive about Gleason. It is a nice facility and I do like my coworkers and my job, but the management here are completely removed from the rest of the shop and the pay is abysmal and unfair. If you want to make it at Gleason: don't speak up and just do your job consistently and proficiently. Don't expect anything in return but a paycheck.



Work-life balance
Depends on the department

Pay & benefits
If you are labeled as an administrative then you are most likely a woman and you will be required to work on a ladies only switchboard to answer incoming calls and to possibly perform sporadic waitress duties as needed. Benefits are standard + 100% 401k match which is nice.

Job security and advancement
Small plant as part of a larger corporation. Your position is stable if you make an effort.

Management
Depends on the department

Culture
There are a couple of people that can make your life miserable but as long as you keep to yourself in the beginning and give yourself time to assess the dos and donts of your specific department then you should be ok.

Overall
You have the ability to put your hands in anything you set your mind to but do not expect appreciation or raise without a fight. You can learn and gain skills but they implement the fear strategy instead of appreciation. "You won't survive anywhere else and you should be grateful" rather than rewarding and admitting that you are an asset.

I'm sure Gleason used to be a great place to work, but not so much now a days. It's abundantly clear that management doesn't care at all about what their employees think and the suggestions they make. It doesn't matter if you've been there for decades, management is always right even when they aren't. And then when their decisions inevitably come back to bite them in the butt, there is no accountability for those decisions. You can only keep going on name alone for so long before customers start to realize that the quality isn't what it used to be. The way things are going, I don't expect them to even have a machine shop anymore based on how they treat their employees and how recklessly they are cutting corners just to save a little money for whatever  quarter it is.

The culture on the shop floor between non-management is alright. Cafeteria a plus. 401k match and dental is nice, though the available medical coverage leaves much to be desired. 
They do a solid job of giving you training and experience on unfamiliar machines, and there aren't any long tedious production runs. Engaging work if you like the trade. The company does, however, seem to want to make it as difficult and unenjoyable as possible for you to make them money. 

Only 10 days PTO a year starting (and this includes NYS sick leave!) Raises are 2% yearly, no exceptions - not competitive, hard work is not rewarded. Management is a total swamp, often counterintuitive, makes rash decisions that actively lose both you and the company money over petty disagreements. 

Coming out of the techworks program they hired me for a cnc machine that I loved running but the coworkers are so negative. Some operators don't like new ideas and put you down for expressing them. Gossip is a plague you will hear about everybody's personal life so keep your business to yourself. If they have been there for a long time they won't fire them no matter how badly your mistreated I've been pushed seen stuff thrown and watched operators throw temper tantrums but management won't penalize them. If they flushed out some of the negativity in the shop it would be a much better place to work.

Unless you need machine experience do not work for this company.
You will be told that you can advance and will post job offers in the company but they will not withhold on that promise, make you wait months with little to no updates, and will only listen to you if you brown nose your bosses. Will put you in certain departments just to try to get rid of you. Even will ignore your claims if you are having issues in the department that you are in and will still force you to stay in said department. Machines are also unsafe, air quality is poor, and toilets will overflow and drip into breakroom. Bosses will not listen to you and belittle you without a care in the world. Extreme favoritism to the undeserving. Stay clear there are better options out there.

Poor management they push and push you but don’t know how to run or operate the machines their selves force overtime on you by threats and then try to make you feel bad if you call in sick they don’t care about your life or your family at all they don’t give out raises more than a few cents at a time and if your not a yes sir and kiss thier butt they look to make you miserable from poor training and complete disrespect for your life outside this is by far the worst place I’ve ever worked at so relieved I won’t see the inside of them walls again

What is the best part of working at the company?
The pay, but make sure ur used to breathing exhaust fumes and overworking. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Redoing other workers jobs, lead man and boss   stand and watch

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Can be upbeat and energizing until the boss changes his mind

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Show up early for boss to talk down to u, then work ur butt off all day for nothing but a paycheck.

This place had potential. The work is not difficult, especially if one is willing to learn and think for themselves. Management makes the job more difficult than necessary. Upper management and engineering, along with many as a whole, fail to follow logical processes that would benefit higher productivity thus placing more work and stress on those lower on the totem pole.

Long hours that drag on with heavy items.
Shifted work for new employee's & seasoned ones stand around to talk all day with others, shove work onto others, then complain about them if they do not work fast enough.
Management is untrustworthy & not very professional, favors certain people overall, creates a revolving door to the company. 
No opportunity for growth unless you are a favorite.
No job security, unable to stand up for yourself, can be fired for anything & everything without reason.

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