crane operator

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Lehigh Heavy Forge

Good Union job with decent pay and benefits.  Management treats employees with dignity and respect.  Takes an act of congress to fire you once you're in the union and as long as you show up to work on time.  Some jobs are harder than others, my advice would be to find a job you enjoy doing and just sit on it.  Don't bid on higher jobs unless you have an understanding of what's expected of you and you're sure you'll enjoy it as the pay raise is marginal.  Only gripe is that pay is low compared to other shops in the area and the quarterly profit sharing isn't enough to make up for it.

LHF is a great place to work.  It is a small, privately owned company, which gives you the benefit of familiarity and interaction with upper management and even the owners.  You have the opportunity every day to voice your opinion and have critical input into the jobs you are performing and what lies ahead in the future.  We do a lot of work that carries significant impact to the safety and success of our Country and a "pride of ownership" is a very gratifying take away.  People are very welcoming and bonded very closely, giving a sense of family amongst all the employees.  You also have the ability to move around in the Company, both laterally and upward, providing growth and security.  LHF is strong character and an excellent community to be a part of.

The old Bethlehem Steel facility is still up and running and making really cool stuff for the USNavy!  With the largest open die forge in the Western Hemisphere-they make huge steel components like ship shafts and pressure vessels.  It’s cool to be part of that and take pride in those products. On the downside, hourly pay can be a bit low, but profit sharing can almost double your pay especially if you work some OT.  The shops can also be pretty hot in the summer, and the forge personnel work with cherry red steel!  Regardless it’s a very stable place to work w some opportunity for advancement.

I really value the work - life balance here, if that's what you call it. I have three elementary aged children so they get sick, forget stuff, and they cannot watch themselves, so the flexibility and understanding that i have to go take care of things like this from time to time--i'm not out goofing off or trying to skip out of work--is greatly appreciated.  I can start later, work longer, whatever it takes to get things done and get time in is a huge plus here at LHF.  it's not a rigid 9-5 schedule that you HAVE to be here.  That privilege just can't be abused.

Co-workers are about the only good thing at the company, depending on shop, long hours, often doing the job of more than one person. dirty and most of the time dangerous environment, not a very secure facility, they dont care about their workers, only worried about money, they will work you beyond your limits, they say you get breaks, but in reality youll get in trouble for taking them, they will rip you off as much as they can when it comes to pay, THE WORK IS NOT WORTH THE PAY THEY OFFER

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working here is realizing that it’s not the only place to work on the Lehigh valley 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The unaccountable actions of the people working at this company 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Nepotistic and cronies run this place 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Punch in , work in bad conditions, punch out

I have never worked at a place thats more dysfunctional than LHF. Management is quite literally a joke, they cant seem to take responsibility or action towards underperforming and troublesome employees. If you have ever wanted a job where the rules mean nothing and management will turn a blind eye to most anything, then this is the place for you. Benefits and profit sharing are definitely  not enough to make up for the horrible work environment. 

This was one of the most fascinating places I have ever worked at and some of the smartest people I have ever met as well as some of the best people I have ever worked with from co workers to management ....however the pay is not even remotely comparable or competitive with what industrial manufacturing facilities are offering I really wish this place paid better... And profit sharing will not make up for the lack in hourly pay  

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing. It sucks bit I'm too old to look for another job

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management's inability to get out of the Bethlehem steel mindset

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Harsh, toxic. Dangerous, dirty

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Imagine the worst day you've ever had

Very dirty environment. Health and safety risks left and right. 18 minute lunches with no morning or afternoon breaks. Very low pay for the dangerous work being performed. Company often doesn’t turn a profit when it comes time to pay out profit share. Staff/management is very cliquey, you either fit in or you’re an outcast. Over all it was ok for the short term. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Crane operator 3 salaries reported	$20.54 per hour
Repair technician 2 salaries reported	$23.50 per hour
Furnace operator 1 salary reported	$22.50 per hour
Cnc machinist 1 salary reported	$24.50 per hour
Operator 1 salary reported	$19.77 per hour

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