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There are MAJOR management issues within Hydac and it reflects strongly in their employment turnover rate, and employee attitude. NOTHING is confidential; management will gladly make unprofessional comments to other employees in order to “fit-in”. Apparently the management classes are NOT working because their is better management in fast food establishments. Favoritism is another HUGE problem, if you aren’t willing to “rat someone out”, be best  friends with management, and talk down about others you may as well forget raises, advancement, and you will get screwed by the points system. The point system or “occurrences” are another serious issue. In a company like this the points system should stand true to ALL employees and unfortunately it does not. Again, if you are a “favorite” of the lead or management you do not get a point. Now, one may ask what is a “point”. Say you are sick and must go to the doctor, with a doctors note in hand....POINT. Say your family member is hospitalized and you must miss a day....POINT. Say you have to call in for whatever reason....POINT. Now you are at 3 points and although you must use your minimal vacation time for it you are punished yet again by a write-up. This write-up takes away your ability receive a raise, and you are now treated terribly by management; comments have probably been made by leads and other management that you are on the verge of getting fired, you’re a terrible employee, you always call out. LIFE HAPPENS. So, if you are okay with being talked about, you are never going to have emergencies/get sick, if you are going to kiss butt then you will go very far at HYDAC and I highly recommend employment here. If you are a hard worker who some times gets sick, doesn’t talk about others, meets production, wants a happy work environment then RUN seek employment elsewhere. Hydac does have great benefits: insurance, 401k, and often rewards their employees with lunches, dinners, and prizes. If anyone in HR reads this review, I highly recommend reviewing your management, and polices; keeping good employees are key to a successful company. There is money within the margins of this company to provide raises, use that money to keep employees (lower your turn-over rate), and keep your employees attitudes positive. When turn-over rates are that high, it’s time to start looking within the company for problems instead of chalking it up to a bad batch of employees. Favoritism this extreme can land the company in some very bad legal issues, being vague in your employee handbook about the occurrence system doesn’t give you the right to go “points crazy” on the average employee and to spare the favorite employee for the same occurrences. Lastly, advice for the sake of keeping clients “quality over quantity” when a plant is “ahead” of production use the skilled labor you have and allow them to make the product a quality piece. It may not be mentioned now, but someone will catch the uneducated finishing “touches”.

The work is easy. The hours are good. The management at ALL levels are by far the worst ever. I witnessed someone being bullied/belittled by Deedee, the lead in core assembly. I reported what I saw and begin reaping the retaliation from Deedee. If you tell on her, you and anybody you talk to will reap her wrath.  This went on for months with me ( along with several others that were also experiencing harassment) going through the chain of commands all the way to the plant manager. Matt, Mike, Laurie and Pete. Not one of them did anything to stop the harassment. They have a high turn over because of the treatment the workers are subjected to. Reading these reviews indicates that this behavior has been going on for several years. Not sure why they go to all lengths to keep Deedee, she has no clue and pushes her work on others rather than admit she doesn’t know how to do it. She doesn’t like anybody that is smarter or a better worker than she is. In the end, they turn things around and claim the victims of her harassment are the cause of the problem. They have double standards. One set of rules for the people that kiss up to the bosses and another for anybody that don’t fit into their little clique. Absolutely, without a doubt the WORSE company I have ever worked for. 

I only worked there for a few months (the quickest I've ever quit a job) but it was by far the worst place I've ever worked. My first day I was informed all the previous technicians had quit before my first day and I was now the only tech in the lab, so there would be no transfer of knowledge. With the exception of one manager, there was little support in figuring out the calibration procedures for each piece of equipment. Very low moral from other employees as well. Nothing but stories about how the badly the company treats them, for instance being written up for being 1 minute late. I've heard stories of how bad HR was and found out for myself after I left and they refused to payout my earned vacation time, essentially punishing its employees for giving notice and not taking time off during that time. If you have any other option, go elsewhere because Hydac has a lot to learn about treating its employees well.

As an early-career engineer, Hydac was a great place to work. My hard work was clearly rewarded and supervisors/managers support growth so long as you put forth the effort. Coworkers are willing to answer questions and share knowledge, though it is not a very energetic environment... the engineering office is a very quiet place. Design engineers are encouraged to be hands-on in building and testing systems - even given opportunities to visit customer facilities and application job sites. Projects are numerous and fast-paced; it's typical during a busy month to juggle numerous new product designs, changes, and side projects simultaneously. The business does fluctuate month-by-month but I rarely felt overwhelmed, and when I did my supervisor worked with me to distribute the work or adjust timelines. 

Like any company, Hydac has its flaws and experiences growing pains, but I feel the pros well outweigh the cons.

I worked in the quality department, where the culture was very toxic due to weak leadership and extreme favoritism. While there were some talented and knowledgeable coworkers who genuinely wanted to do good work and I gained exposure to various quality tools and processes that can be useful early in a career, these positives were overshadowed by the environment. Leadership in the department was ineffective, creating confusion, inconsistency, and a lack of clear direction. Extreme favoritism was a constant problem, with certain people protected regardless of performance while others were overlooked for recognition, promotions, and development. This led to a culture where employees did not feel safe speaking up about issues or mistakes, and feedback often felt unfair or inconsistent depending on who you were rather than the quality of your work. As a result, morale was low, and many good employees either burned out or left for healthier workplaces.


Applying for the AST team in Glendale Heights, Illinois? Expect a unique, tough work culture heavily influenced by micromanagement and fluid project management. Managers often direct projects personally, sometimes using unconventional methods, requiring employees to adapt quickly. Goals and deadlines can seem arbitrary, adding unpredictability to planning and work schedules. Career growth opportunities are scarce, tied closely to the team's specific focus and structure. Despite a hybrid work model, real flexibility is limited, with close monitoring affecting remote work options. Potential hires should consider the micromanaged environment, shifting goals, and the balance between job stability and the chance to work on varied projects against the backdrop of restrictive management practices and limited advancement opportunities. Understanding these dynamics is vital for aligning with one’s career and personal goals

It’s not as the interview is sold to you. The pay is low for everything that is included (and not disclosed) in your job. Starting pay really should be 19-20 considering the whole process of your job. Many parts are non conforming. And therefore returned to vendor, or made to fit by any force necessary. Time studies for orders are way off on average. Management is lightly disconnected. Different departments have different agendas and views on what their job title includes. Engineers have a sense of entitlement. Managers don’t seem worried enough to do more than go with the flow. Quality and leads are unable to distinguish who’s job does what. And the laborers are either annoyed or non existent. It’s not a bad place to work. But there’s not a ton of logic in place. You don’t push a goal significantly higher after beating it good one time. Over all very low chance of advancement unless you want to go to school to be an engineer. And the pay is lacking considering the amount of actual work that’s expected of you. 

HYDAC is a privately held, very stable global company that provides interesting challenges everyday.  Sales growth through developing customer technical, novel solutions is a great part of the business focus.  The hierarchy is relatively flat and decisions are made rapidly.  Career growth is encouraged/expected through increasing responsibility as you develop.  Along with multiple acquisitions, there has been significant investment in operations to bring world class manufacturing in to new sites in the USA.  The conservatively run company, often runs lean so that there is plenty to do; apparently management would rather be lean then layoff employees.

Management is horrible especially the Production Manager! Work for Core assembly at Hydac and should of been in final assembly but they use and put you where they need you first. They have something change everyday and the training is horrible. The team leader doesn't want you to do better than her. Plus they have regular employees working as supervisor on top of there jobs.  Very strict work times even when you early working overtime you can still get points! They Change  work times and lunch times on you. No growth cuz there new they just keep say bare with them! Make you feel like a your in the military and in jail! Got other coworkers watching your every move. Makes you feel dishonest and not respected!

While my time there was brief as I got another job offer I couldn’t refuse. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working there. The company had a lot of work to do and you stay busy. When work piles up floor supervisors would step in to help get the job done. There was a lot of overtime and opportunities to make money. They do have a point system for attendance but if you can show up to work it shouldn’t be an issue. The staff was very enjoyable to work with and very helpful. The pay was average for welding in the Charlotte area, but the benefits are unreal. Overall a great place to be at to learn and grow. I would gladly work for them again. 

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