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I enjoyed my time as a Glock employee. There are so many good things to say about this organization! I would start by saying the people who work here will make you feel like family on your first day at the job. Nice and clean facilities from your work area, to the bathrooms, to the break rooms. Also great management and team leads! Honestly the only reason why I chose to leave is the pay. $13.75 an hour may be good for someone still living with their parents or someone who has more then 1 income coming in, but it’s not enough for me. And I am just 1 person who is COMPLETELY DEBT FREE and living in an average 1 bd, 1 ba apartment and the money still isn’t enough. To get by with just working and paying bills yes, but wanting to take a trip or do things on the weekends is a no go. And keep in mind I am COMPLETELY DEBT FREE to include my car, ALL of my credit cards and no student loan debt. The only reason I stayed for these past couple of months was because I had a nice savings account that I would use to pay for weekend entertainment and I would work OT when I didn’t want to pull from my savings. But the low pay was the main reason I decided to leave GLOCK. Working an extra 20 hours a week of OT (that’s time and a half) just for a $700 check is just not it, when you can just make $700 a week off 40 hours. Also they say it’s 90 days to permanent, that’s not true. There are people who have been there for 7-8 months and are either just now making permanent or still waiting. Not only that but it’s only $1 increase in pay. So if you’re lucky to get a temp agency that start you with $15 then you’ll be making $16 a hour. Which brings me to my last point. Although you may apply on their website they will send you through an Agency UNLESS they really like you. I say that because their are random people there who get hired on as permanent with no prior firearm/assembler experience. It’s really like they put names in a hat and pull from it while interviewing. Not to mention they have a HIGH turnover rate on 2nd shift. While I loved my time at Glock and highly recommend it, it was just no longer for me. I do not want to discourage anyone from applying. Glock is a wonderful employer who actually care about it’s employees I just want to forewarn you so you’re not wasting Glocks time training you or your own time.  So before you apply just know these 3 things: the pay is low, prepare to wait 5 months to 1 year to make permanent and besides team lead there is little to NO PROMOTION. 

Honestly the job I had was extremely easy considering all we did was load guns and accessories in cases to be shipped commercially or to police departments, but they seemed to care more about clocking in 5 minutes early than they care about production. 

There was definitely favoritism shown if you're friendly with the managers considering I got let go for being late a couple times in a month while another guy was late at least 2 days a week and has yet to be fired. Also, there's no guarantee for temps to get hired on after 3 months. People have been there for 6-8 months without being hired permanently so its no secret that they're going to do their best to keep from giving you full benefits, people seem to just stick around cause they want the gun discount (and like I said, if you're in shipping and meet your quota, the job is extremely easy)

Finally, if you want to just know what to expect in this position, you have to be at the board by 130/230pm (for second shift), get your assignments, then go to your line and make sure the paperwork matches the labels and guns, then label the cases, load the accessories, then the guns (making sure the numbers on the slide and frame are the same). Annnd that's pretty much it. Just rinse and repeat til you reach the quota for the day.

Oh, and depending on how you filed, you can expect to make $375-400/wk after taxes if you're working the 9hr shifts... The place is OK to stack some money til you find something better, but don't expect to work your way up the ladder cause it ain't happenin.

I work the overnight shift due to some health issues I have sometimes it was a bit difficult for the most part I got through it I had pretty fun coworkers that would make getting through the night pretty easy the overnight supervisors were pretty laid-back and easy to get along with as well. However during my seven months of being employed there I got Covid twice during the second time of having Covid I’m having trouble scheduling appointments and getting results back Glocks HR Department decided to call the agency I was working through and relieve me of my position while I was still on sickleave that they appointed me to and Try to say it was because of no communication. Even though I had been communicating everything to the agency and they were aware of my status…. Also they will continue to work you for well over 90 days without hiring you on or any kind of pay raise. The work is nonstop inconsistent and sometimes can be over strenuous on your hands I injured both wrists and now I have trouble with my hands. But they are more concerned about making their numbers. 

I am an independent (or "private") contractor for this company, so most of my interaction with Glock, Inc., takes place over the phone or via internet/email. However, every 3 years, I have to re-certify, which is essentially a 10 hour class with other contractors (mostly Police Officers/Active Duty Law Enforcement) and representatives/Executives from the company that come out to do the training. The company reps have always been friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, and generally very pleasant to work with. Their professionalism and the actual growth of the company since the late eighties is nothing short of astounding, hence my five-star review above.

Glock is an excellent employer. They took care of their employees, provided all the necessary policies and instructions to do your job effectively and efficiently. I enjoyed being able to come in every day and get started on my machine without the hassle of asking what I had to do for the day. My management was very supportive and attentive to any disagreements or concerns that arose from the employees or machines. The hardest part of my job was then we were in the less productive times. Less production means we have to find more to do and sometimes, there wasn't enough to do around our stations. I really learned a lot about guns as I worked there. Before I really didn't like guns, after I really started to see how the company put in safeties to make sure that the gun would only fire when people used it, my opinion changed about how I felt about them.

You immediately start working once you clock in. They will tell you repeatedly over and over during orientation that “if you’re one minute late you’re fired!” After 5 hours of working non stop. You get a 30 minute lunch break. Which isn’t enough time to go anywhere because it takes 9 minutes to walk to your car, and remember, if you’re one minute late you’re fired. After you’re lunch break you work another 3/12 hours, then you clock out and go home. Note, on the assembly line you’re putting in the same part in over and over all day. If you go to the restroom and come back, the assembly line will be backed up, and will be very difficult to catch up. Also note, you are not allowed to talk to anyone while you’re working. Your back will hurt from sitting in the same position for several hours. Your hands will hurt from putting in the same parts for several hours. When you get hired you’ll have to fight just to get $13 an hour. 

I am an independent (or "private") contractor for this company, so most of my interaction with Glock, Inc., takes place over the phone or via internet/email. However, every 3 years, I have to re-certify, which is essentially a 10 hour class with other contractors and representatives from the company that come out to do the training. The company reps have always been friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, and generally very pleasant to work with. Their professionalism and the actual growth of the company since the late eighties is nothing short of astounding, hence my five-star review above.

The security management has no regard for veterans who just returned from war protecting our freedom! Do they even realize what a solider go through during reintegration?  In fact, they can't retain highly qualified good help because of these kind of toxic leaders! It's sad how one person can hold someone's livelihood at their fingertips. Especially someone who probably doesn't know what it's like for a solider who sacrifices two years of their life for us. I'm so angry today. People need to stop with their foolishness.   If you make a mistake you will be terminated! Its a civilian mindset and your team will snitch on you for every little thing. They are so perfect and don't make mistakes. Shame on Glock! Always remember that you reap what you sow!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Obtaining free certifications as a Glock Armorer, test firing Glock pistols.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The pay is substandard for All non management positions. The benefits offset the low pay but only a little. A company with the most recognized name in firearms should pay their employees more than $14 to assemble pistols. Raises are pitiful. I had to leave in order to get a raise. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They like you if you don’t ask for raises and keep your mouth shut.Don’t question management or they will find a reason to get rid of you.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Assemble pistols, go to lunch, assemble pistols, go home

In my administrative role, the workflow often faced interruptions due to the frequent visits of upper management. These visits disrupted my routine tasks, requiring me to shift focus frequently. Additionally, the casual conversations that ensued during these visits lacked substance, making it challenging to maintain productivity. It felt like there were constant distractions pulling my attention away from essential duties. This situation highlighted the need for better organization and communication to minimize disruptions and optimize efficiency in my workflow.

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