operator

cnc operator

machine operator

material handler

manufacturing manager

MacLean-Fogg

Overall Maclean-Fogg has been a good place to work. Every company has ups and downs but in my experiences the good outweighs the bad. However I must point out that on the floor operators are not given due consideration by management and the working conditions, especially during the summer months are brutal. The plant is in a sad state in terms of maintenance, the roof leaks, and the parking lot is cracked and poorly sectioned off in relation to the truck docks. This contributes to a very low opinion of the business on all levels. People on the floor are subjected to extreme temperatures, unsafe working conditions, and excessive amounts of strain on their backs and joints. There is nothing to speak of in the way of training standards and leads do not enforce rules and regulations for cleanliness of work areas and wearing safety gear. I enjoy my work at the company but the culture and moral is not great generally. Lots of people are unhappy and seem very hostile to one another. And like all companies, they do not pay their valued workers well unless they threaten to leave. Turnaround is insanely high. 

I'm going on 8 years with MacLean and I've seen a lot of change since then. Management works hard to improve based on feedback received during the annual  anonymous surveys, and I've always felt that my opinions were heard and taken into consideration. Just in the last year the company has made huge strides towards improving internal communications and updating the tech that employees use every day. 

My managers have been a huge help in my development, and it's always been clear that if I ever outgrew my role here that they would support my transition elsewhere because they care about my career growth.

One of the best parts about my job is my team. I love coming to work everyday because I get to work with incredibly talented and kind hearted people. Every time I've traveled to a new facility I've also felt welcomed by the local teams. 

At the end of the day MacLean-Fogg is a business, but I've never felt that the leadership prioritized making money over my safety or well-being. 

Any company that claims "we are a family" just like this one means it is probably going to be a very toxic enviorment. This place is no exception. Management will decide if they like you or not. If they dont then they will do everything they can to fire you or make you quit. Machines barely run half the time but management will blame you for poor production. Management will make up lies about you just to get you out the door. Your only chance here is to brown nose management and line leads until they like you. Line leads pick favorite coworkers and let them get away with murder but if it's someone they don't like they won't even tell you there's a problem they just run straight to the supervisor. Even better is when they get mad for having to come fix something when it breaks. This place is a joke and it's no wonder there is a high turnover. Wages are criminally low compared to other factories in the area and you're worked to the bone. Stay far far away from here. 

The hardest part of this job is the mandatory 56 hours a week on afternoon shift.  It was fine at first, but things have changed in my life and I need a day shift position.  The hours are fine, not afraid to work as long as I need to complete the daily mission for the company.  A typical day is setting up the machine which takes about four hours.  After set-up is complete is part has to be taking back to Quality Control for approval,  Once approved  operator has to watch part closely as metal flow will change the parts dimensions during warm-up.  also, have to check part s every pan dump to ensure no tooling has broken.  If it has it will show on the part.  I work with a great team and there are no issues with any of the employees.  Definitely a comfortable and enjoyable part of my job.

What is the best part of working at the company?
9 years ago this was a great place to work. You felt valued and appreciated.  New operational manager hired, unprofessional,  called people names. HR hired new supervisor, very nasty man always worried people were yelling at him. Under new HR management, head person of HR is a joke. Doesn't know how to work with people. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working with the new management.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
No culture in a year, has gone downhill. Use to be a great place to work.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Avoiding conflict with management.  Trying not to be talked down to and called names.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The co.pany overall was a good place to work and the coworkers were great.some things have to change with upper management but everything can't be perfect.I regret leaving the company and wish they would let me come back

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Someday the work overload was overwhelming but managed to get it done.and the feeling that upper was watching you like you don't do anything even though you didn't have time to breath.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The floor itself was good.coworkers were good to be around

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy and chaotic at times.depending what job and position you had.some people work harder than others.

No future for local workers. Company was leaving state and not taking any temps. I learned how to scan large drawings and send them to India. Co-workers were so paranoid about losing their jobs they rarely spoke. Fine people, too scared to perform normal social activities, such as "good morning." Saying good bye to a three week to two year temp job was all it was to me. Enough said. Most enjoyable was the range of personal freedom I enjoyed once all of the hard data I was hired to send to India was all scanned and sent. Months of playing angry birds and other electronic nonsense so as to not look afraid. It lasted 8 months..

-Pre shift meeting
-Set job orders 
-Operate multi twin spindle CNC lathes
-Use specific measuring devices to assure precise dimensions
-Clean area and machine

I learned that this career field in CNC is exactly what I want to do for the rest of my life. I loved computers and technology growing up, and I was always a fan of Industrial Manufacturing.   The hardest part of the job for me is just getting familiar with each individual machine, there are so many.  I am a very competent individual that has a passion for CNCs and is just awaiting another opportunity. The most enjoyable part of the job for me would be seeing your final product and knowing that I did everything I could to assure that product will reach it's manufacture without a doubt in spec.

I can't speak for all locations but the Saegertown branch is horrible. You work most weekends, the pay is just okay and the benefits are pretty horrible.

I've seen so many people rotate through here, it's insane. You have no job security. They'll get rid of you if you start making too much money through the mediocre yearly raises or if they just don't like you. Luckily most people quit on their own based on how they're treated here.

Also, if you get hurt on the job, they will fight it and try to say you already had the injury. You'll need to get a lawyer ASAP if you get hurt here. I've seen great employees get this treatment there.

This location has been mismanaged for years. They've fired management teams and brought in new ones countless times.

Decent placed to work at. Overall you'll learn plenty of skill trades. Management could've been better if they took the time to get to know their employees. HR has a habit of given false information to others and you'll soon later find out it's not what they've told you. Could've stayed there and maybe give it a shot for retirement, but too much favoritism and back stabbing.. If I was to recommend someone to go work there I would think twice about it. That's if you're not wanting to work 7 days a week. Somethings are better left unsaid.. Pay was decent and could've been better if you're going to be the only TECH there.

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