assembler

entry level production operator

customer service manager ii

warehouse associate

cutter

Kauffman Engineering, LLC

I worked there 8 1/2 Years. I loved my job, boss was great, co-workers well there were a few I loved working with, don’t trun your back on some or you’ll get a knife in it. I was in the kitting Dept and loved it!! Did it for 5 years, only reason I left was due to the fact that I was at top pay, which was only $10/hr. I loved my job and did it well but that doesn’t matter to the big wigs up north in Lebanon. They don’t care how good of worker you are and that you showed up every day, never called in sick, all they care about is getting that all mighty dollar in their pocket. They aren’t the ones who have to deal with replacing someone and training them, there was a lot to know in my Dept but again, they don’t have to deal with all that. I absolutely hated to leave but I knew the head honchos up north could care less. If you treat your people like you actually care and show them you care then maybe you wouldn’t have such a big turnover rate. It’s actually really pathetic that a company as big as they are and is still growing,  that they treat the employees like they are a nobody. As long as they go home to their fancy houses in their nice dependable cars then they don’t care what happens to the next person. It’s not often that you find a job that you don’t mind going to work everyday or have a boss that you don’t like, I loved both but I’m a single mom and just couldn’t see myself being there for 20 years making the same $10/hr. The company needs to think about that when it come to the employees but they won’t. So to the people up north in Lebanon, WAKE UP!!!!! Do more for your employees!!!! Show some respect and you might just get it back, don’t treat them like they are a nobody!!! For example, the little contest you have where the prize is a $25 gift card, 1 winner out of ALL the plants???? Really?? You can’t even do a card for EACH of the plants?? Is it gonna break you to do that? NO it’s not but it takes money out what could be in you pocket! Again, pathetic!!! I’ve only been gone from there a little over a month and I do miss it, my kids deserve to have it better and Kauffman just isn’t the place to make that happen. Could be but it’s not. So enjoy your next lavish vacations bigwigs, YW from current employees.

Employees who spent their entire working lives here some , 20-30+ years, should have been treated so much better than they were, instead of pay cuts, layoffs and disrespect !!! Such blatant and awful disregard for people who dedicated their entire working lives to this company only to see their pay grade (which was grossly under what it should have been in the first place , given the knowledge and skills that these people possessed ) be cut time and time and time again , and did they quit and leave them in a perilous situation without the skilled workforce that they needed to be become the 206 million dollar company they are now , NO they didn't. They had company trips, catered dinners, little thank you gifts things that meant something to these people, that made it seem as though someone cared, all taken away from them as well ( during the hard times)but when times got better ( and by all accounts they obviously did ) did those loyal , skilled, dedicated employees receive any of those things back or anything for that matter, sadly NO is also the answer to that question !!! People who should have been held in the highest of esteem were sometimes first to catch that proverbial axe when it came falling down . I sincerely hope that there have been changes for the better when it comes to the legal, ethical, and professional treatment of the employees that are currently employed there

My typical day at work allows me to work as I do best - in a self-motivated environment with little supervision. I have learned how to improve my processes and manage my time better, I've learned to work smarter, not harder, I've learned countless computer and technology hacks/shortcuts.

My coworkers and managers are fantastic - we're like a work family. Everyone is supportive, helpful, and informative in a way that is not the slightest bit condescending. 

The hardest part of my job is managing a large workload, but that's a good problem to have! Busy is good! And the most enjoyable aspects of my job are being recognized for a job well done, working hard and seeing results, and the personal and professional growth this opportunity has afforded me. I was very green and now I feel like I can hang with the big dogs!

I lost my job after 30 years due to cutbacks and was without a job for a year before finding employment back in 2012 at Kauffmann Engineering in Lincolnshire, IL which at the time was still Sentral Assemblies only to be purchase By Kauffmann a couple of years later. At first I thought it was a decent place to work even though the pay was far below my expectations but I thought I could advance myself quickly and be compensated fairly. I was far wrong.  Nothing changed in management even after Kauffmann took ownership and I was doing everything from HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lawncare, internal construction, etc. I was hired in at about $40K/year salary (not hourly) and expected to work at least 9 hours a day. After 5 years I was finally able to find a job much closer to home and started at $60K/year. I advanced quickly and in less than 4 years my pay jumped another $10K annually. Doesn't surprise me that they went under.

I cut wire at Kauffman's for a little over 3 months. I slowly saw the hours increase each week I was there. When my wife told me how much she made an hour, I assumed it was because it was inspection. Come to find out everybody besides shipping makes $8.00-$8.50/hour. We worked 12 hours a day Monday-Friday and then 8-10 hours Saturday. Sometimes 6-8 on a Sunday. And Sundays were straight pay. I loved what I did, I enjoyed cutting wire and loved the guys I worked with but I couldn't justify working that many hours for pennies. I guess I could be thankful I had a job and at first I was but I got so physically burnt out. Management always appeared sympathetic but when they didn't have to work 3 am-3 pm it made it hard to believe they cared.  They bought us donuts twice and pizza once. Woo hoo!

My manager was good and understanding.  Major changes, ups and downs with being bought by a private investment firm (cheap cheap, everything must be cheap) and COVID.  The only way you stayed here is if you are a manager or you make $10 - $20 per hour or close to retirement.  High turnover.  I made the mistake of being loyal and wanting to see how the company improved and developed, but then layoffs happened.  Everybody working 6-7 days per week, salaried people working 50-60 hours, no raises for years, no appreciation.  Someday it might change.  Try it if you are fresh out of college as a stepping stone.  But anybody with work experience should pass.  

This role requires you to work 48-50 hours per week most Saturdays and even Sundays as well.  This was the most disorganized place I have ever seen.  The turn rate is unbelievable three months is the longest people usually last.  Management is a joke as far as getting any training, you start with a co-worker who is mad that they are training you and they give you about two hours of their time and you are then trained questions you may have are answered in a tone that makes you not want to ask again.  The accounting manager is of no help and I feel they play a huge role in the turnover rate

The Challenging part of Kauffman is meeting the daily demands of Production, to provide optimal customer service, you will learn to be creative in solving current issues at a fast pace.

The workplace is environmentally friendly with a work ethic of pride in employee's results

Management and team members pull together to supply the ever changing customer requests, typically by days end.

Although fast pace and customer driven demands, the work place remains virtually stress free 

The reward comes when the crew can pull together and meet the quality and on time delivery to satisfy the customer.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people , friendly , helpful  , great environment 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I didn't feel to stressed , as long as you know your job , your day can go fairly fast , breaks could be 15 minutes , but their only 10

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I feel the Company was fair , they treated you good , it's a nice place to work

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Pretty much the same routine  , and that's a good thing , knowing your job really helps while working.

I worked in assembly when I was hired. Then after 6 months I moved to the kiting dept. Where we would put together wire harness kits to be sent to and assembled at the penetintery.  The move from assembly to kiting was supposed to come with a raise ,but I never received it.well after 6. Months in the kitting dept was my 1 year with Kauffman and that was supposed to come with a raise,but they told me I had to be in kitting dept. For a year to get the yearly raise..then I made my year date in kitting dept and no raises was giving to me at any time so I quit

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