operator

senior maintenance person

machine operator

cnc machinist

machine apprentice

McGard, LLC

Been almost a full year since Mcgard let me go. I figured I would land my feet somewhere else and give it some time before I give a honest review of Mcgard as company. They let me go right before Christmas and just before the ending of my six month trial in which at the end of you become part of their in-house Union and then it's a little harder for them to get rid of you.  Also I just missed out on their profit sharing. They're timing of letting me go worked out great in their favor. 

I worked within the maintenance department. 

The culture through the whole entire facility is beyond horrible.  They make you feel like during those 6 months like your job is very insecure.  It's  6 months of pressure cooking.  People have been there a long time still feel that way.  Management is just surviving as well, the employees are the scapegoats to save their own.  Only a few of the managers can handle the pressure from upper management without taking it out the wrong ways on their staff.  One of these 
in particular is a lead guy on first shift. The whole place has eyes. If the culture doesn't like you, you're in for one wild ride.  Lies , made up stories, the wolfs come for you hard. 

I would not recommend Mcgard as an employer to my worst enemy and that's 100% the truth.

My new employer is not only better pay, better benefits, better culture by far,  only a 90 Days trial where I'm protected by a real union. Be careful signing their 6-month agreement or anything else they put in front of you for that matter. 



My job is very repetitive and I sit a lot which I would prefer to be in an environment working with the public.
.  A typical day at work is getting orders and product views from the computer. Printing the productive view checking to insure all the information is correct and comparing a scale with the locks for size.  We proceed to  inspect the wheel locks for defects, counting them, placing in boxes, sealing and taping the boxes for shipment.
 I have learned many uses and different kinds of wheel locks and the cars they are used on. I have learned what is defective and what can be placed on cars.
 Management is very nice and have been learning the job of a lead in my department. 
 I do not get to socialize very much with coworkers, but I get along with the ones I do know. I have no complaints.
 The hardest part of my job is the constant sitting, I would prefer to interact with others.
 The most enjoyable part of my job has been learning new products, and an over all knowledge of the company I work for.

This job has its up such as somewhat decent pay with the profit sharing but the managers and the leads wont help you move forward but torments you for all your failures. They will ding you on your reviews such as poor attendance if you miss a couple of days they give ya poor review and give you a small raise for bending backwards for the company. They write you up if you take off Saturdays if you call off for instance my car broke down an i got wrote up for it and your only allowed 2 write ups and then your gone. If someone else makes bad parts and your name is on the paperwork they will write you up as well for that too. overall trying to progress in a career at McGard is impossible with the supervisors that run the floor.I would not recommend anyone to this job cause of the poorness of helping their employees make a career or just working to make ends meet.

Working at McGard LLC as a plater has been highly rewarding. The company offers a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment with advanced machinery. Comprehensive training programs and continuous learning opportunities enhance skills. The supportive team fosters a positive atmosphere, and job responsibilities, including surface preparation and electroplating, are engaging. Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement are provided. Management is professional and responsive, ensuring alignment with company goals. Overall, McGard LLC is an excellent choice for those seeking a stable job with growth opportunities in the manufacturing industry.

You have to know people in high places to advance in this company you cannot be friendly and must always be on guard because no one is your friend. They will smile in your face and then the within a blink of an eye go and talk bad about you or say things they have no business saying about anyone. This is a good job for someone who is antisocial and doesn’t socialize or speak to anyone. Piece of advice don’t be friendly be professional and do what you are told wether you think it’s right or wrong and you will have a job for a very long time if you are outspoken and don’t let yourself be plunked by anyone you will be let go and will be out of a job very fast.

It's a decent job, better or worse depending on the department you're put in. I worked on the non-union/production Associate side of things so it was pretty casual. The hardest part is knowing that you'll be doing the same thing day in and day out with very little outlier days. Management is actually pretty great, and you absolutely can find someone to help if you need it. Overtime is mandatory and there can be alot of it, so take that as you will. Benefits are good, security is good, but it's not going to challenge you in any serious way and don't get many ideas of being promoted from the production side to the office side.

For me personally, McGard has been an amazing place to work. Management really seems to care about and invests in their people. It's a large company but they strive to maintain a family atmosphere and promote having a good work/life balance. They hold monthly employee engagement events, offer 10 paid holidays, PTO and a variety of other benefits. There are 3 plaques full of names of people that have been here over 25 years. Average tenure with the company is 10 years but there are employees that have been here 45-50 years!  For a company of about 800 people, I think this speaks very highly of the company. It has been the best move for me, and I can't recommend the company enough!

This job was fun the first two weeks. I was told I was going to be a set maker so the second week I was being trained for it. Everything was good and I was getting used to it and all the suddenly 2 days after being trained, the lead manager moved me to a different department. From what I’ve heard, they weren’t supposed to do that and it was the company’s policy to give a new worker 2-3 months before they can move them to a different department. Now they have been making me do different stuff everyday in different station. I just feel like I don’t belong there now which is really sad but it is what it is. The co-workers are some of the kindest most genuine people I’ve ever met. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
There is none. Just bad chemicals all over the place. They have permanent overtime, the treat you like garbage, that's all the supervisors on all shifts. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Everything, all jobs are stressful.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Dangerous, chemical vapors are Throughout the whole building. It's bad stuff, causes cancer very easy. Many people got cancer and died from here

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It's horrendous, you just want to get home without getting seriously Ill.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Management and Leads communicate well. You are given a clear understanding of stated goals for achievement. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Surprise moves to another department.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very good. Employees seemed very happy to work there. Respect of others was the norm. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I would punch in, work, go on first break, continue on the line, take 2nd break, continue on the line, take lunch, finish my day on the line.

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Operator 5 salaries reported	$22.25 per hour
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