machine operator

forklift operator

operator

data conversion operator

business development manager

Kingspan Insulation

I learned a lot while I was there and I met some great people, but the management that they have now is like a "boys club" clique and the overall pay doesn't balance well with what they  have you do. Unbearably hot in the summer months, and some of the management can be very snobby and unprofessional a lot of the times. In it's current state I have to unfortunately say, do not apply unless you are very desperate and want a place holder job. A lot of things keep changing, workers aren't treated very well anymore, the pay is low, and the culture is only good for young rich guys. HR does what they can, and they help. But the boys club rules that site. Training is very rushed also.

It’s a manufacturing factory so you get what you should expect. No temperature control on the work floor so during the more extreme weather it becomes a very uncomfortable place to work. The job can also become very monotonous which can pick at your nerves a bit. The starting pay is fine, however, the only way you can get any sort of a raise is through this new “Skill Up” system, and its a new system that many long term employees are not happy with at all. The people who work the machines and that are on the floor and in the warehouses are good people. That’s probably the best part of the job.

I have worked in couple of local factories over the last few years and I like Kingspan the best

The pay is good, how to earn more money is clear an we recently got another monthly bonus for strong teamwork. Before we just hired anyone and temps now we hire better people in the last year to help run our lines which helps our shift run smooth. 

I enjoy coming to work here and the 4 days on and then 4 days off really makes time with my family feel like getting 2 weekends off.

The atmosphere at the office where I worked was very welcoming and relaxed.  It was very common to see management enjoying lunch in the breakroom with staff members.  

Management was very approachable and always listened when you needed to discuss situations.

The most enjoyable part of the job were my colleagues.  The company was very careful to not only match an applicant with the job description but also personalities.  There were no cliques or rivalries that I knew of. 

The 4 days off every other week is nice, the schedule is great and the management actually seem like they care about people, but the pay STINKS!! They hair test pre employment for a job that pays less than 20 an hour really? But if you get certified to operate, troubleshoot, and fill orders from the computer system you get a whopping 25 cents!! The HR department is the absolute WORST, and the supervisors all seem pretty clueless on how things work. Benefits are pretty good and most coworkers are fun and easy to get along with. This dosent seem like a long term place though unless you're a kiss up though.

I strongly suggest researching not only the location you are interviewing at,but Kingspan as a whole. The Ireland based company failed to give raises for 7 years and was taken to court. Gives you an idea of the corporate mentality. If your in a tight spot and need something temporarily this may well work. The Columbus, OH location gives 2 percent raises annually no matter your performance, not much incentive to work harder. All locations rely heavily on contract workers. If you have a career i would not recommend Kingspan, if you need a job give it a try. At Kingpsan you are another cog in the wheel.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing much, they promised training for different machines and they didn't even put you on a machine at all!! 3 months just packing 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I got a paycheck, that was about all

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The kids they have working there always calling in, always pouting about working or have to work 
Complaining work is too hard

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Boring doing same thing day in day out

The schedule may be ok for some but working 4 night shift 12hrs straight in a row is insane, then they were requiring for a while to come in and do one night of overtime every other week If I recall correctly .
Training is definitely not the best, especially if the people who train you don’t really care about their job. 
It may not seem like much work but you will have to learn how to do a lot of it on your own. Management in the morning is the worst like to talk about everyone and then want to act all cool when they are around.

The only reason 90% of the people on one of the night crews that I worked on stay is because of the 4 days off. The pay is low to start off and takes at least 6 months to learn an entire machine that will boost your pay less than a dollar. The HR department has absolutely no idea what goes on, the production manager is a puppet and has almost no prior experience with his position. The place is one of the most unsafe jobs I’ve ever worked at.

Kingspan Insulation is a great company to work for. They provide employee support with high matching 401k contributions, medical, dental, and other valuable insurance options. The leadership team takes good care of the employees and has an open door policy for innovative ideas and business process improvements.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Machine operator 9 salaries reported	$20.39 per hour
Forklift operator 3 salaries reported	$17.50 per hour
Operator 6 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour
Data conversion operator 4 salaries reported	$16.00 per hour
Business development manager 5 salaries reported	$125,000 per year

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