production worker

production welder

fabricator/welder

maintenance technician

machine operator

J. W. Hicks, Inc.

When I interviewed here I thought this would be a wonderful place to work giving the avg. age of workers is about 42. BUT, once I started working here I began to see all the politics and nepotism displayed from the only manager available-WHENEVER HE IS THERE. Place is being ran to the ground from workers being undervalued; unappreciated; underpaid; and often expected to stay beyond normal working hours. Was told upon being hired of a starting rate, and once I got to filling out paperwork, I was given wages below what was told initially. High turnover rate because you never know when you're leaving work, or what needs to be taken from daily workload as people constantly call off, AND they're the ones who managed to keep there job while newcomers with no experience makes more money than those who's been there. If you want the grammar school experience again of everyday gossip and "telling to get ahead" then you've found a gemstone of a company. Otherwise, avoid this place if you have any iota of decency and self-respect because there is none at the management level. At times you might overlook certain things, but for the most part you'll be just another body for them because quotas and money is all this company seems to care about. I promise you: don't waste your time!

The only way I can explain the company values is to compare them to that of a bully. I never worked at a company where they didn't value you as an employee like jw hicks. They tell you what you want to hear and do the total opposite from the interview on. Employees waiting 2 and 3 years to get reviews. Constant excuses as to why you can't move up or grow at their company. Favortism to a select few so employees aren't treated equally. At least 50 percent of the workers are looking for other jobs. Just not a good place for a long term career. It looks good from the outside but they value their money more than anything.

The owners put a lot back into the company in the form of bonuses and state of the art equipment. Monthly meeting are used to encourage employees and the culture is family oriented. Hours are great and a lot of effort is put into keeping the facilities clean and in order. Management is fairly new in a few of the locations and is doing a good job. benefits are good and overall it is a great place for long term employment.

Worst job I have ever had.  Supervisors change their mind every 10 minutes, you go to the bathroom, they ask what took you so long, lift heavy parts 6 times before packaging them yourself.  Not enough forklifts for the jobs they have. Always waiting for someone to move things for you.  They don’t train anyone on the forklifts. Some people get  away with missing days and get no points, others don’t. You work 9 hour shifts with only a lunch no other breaks

What is the best part of working at the company?
They did me extremely dirty and they will pull the rug from underneath you and you won't even see it coming

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not knowing when there going to get rid of you it's a revolving door when it comes to there employees 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's clean but the work is a joke

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Paint.clean and do anything else they need done every day is something different

The company is on the rise but there are some problems. Long hours, not enough staff, problems between management and operators, and location make it hard to stay for long. There's work and for decent pay, but you have to go all out each day to compensate for the lack of personnel.

Some of the nicest people you meet, depending on which area you are assigned.

There is little to no chance of making a competitive wage when they are only giving raises to match the starting pay of people who don’t care and don’t put in any effort and you’re expected to pull the slack. Management is very based on favoritism and speaking your mind usually ends in little to no effort to fix any problems or concerns. 

The employees and management team are easy to work with for the most part. The dust exposure is something of a problem that really needs to be addressed with localized exhaust controls instead of just PPE or overhead exhausts. The overall wage rates really should be looked at and restructured to be competitive with the surrounding counties which would really drive more people from the county to want to work here rather than the next county in any direction. 

The company has monthly meetings to keep all employees informed of everything that has gone right and wrong for the month.  Setting clear expectations is done consistently. The atmosphere is one of hardworking individuals working together to achieve a common goal. 

The hardest part of my job is maintaining a Plant that is 45 miles away from my location. My location has 4 plants that are with in a mile apart, communication between production managers is ok, but needs improvement. It's the day to day or PM service that is needed to keep the equipment running smooth is easy for the close plants, but not for the plant that is at the off sight location.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Production worker 12 salaries reported	$18.40 per hour
Production welder 5 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Fabricator/welder 22 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour
Maintenance technician 2 salaries reported	$24.50 per hour
Machine operator 5 salaries reported	$21.60 per hour

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