entry level production operator

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The people in management (Especially the plant controller and the human resources woman) are pretty horrible to deal with. They do lots of under the table stuff and play favorites. As well as gossip worse then junior  high school kids - it's insane. They talk horrible about the plant workers behind their backs. The plant manager is nice enough, but won't stand up for you. He is basically the manager in name only and the plant controller runs the show. So you are screwed if you ever complain. They tend to change the rules and policies depending on who it applies to, and whether they like you or not. 

If you can keep your head down and work like a dog. And if you are halfway smart, pretend otherwise. They dont like anyone that can see the petty games they are playing, so play dumb at all costs. They prefer that. The pay is pretty decent. Sadly, they treat their employees badly, but of course everyone needs their jobs, so not much that can be done. Don't try to make friends, they all are out to climb ahead of you and if they have to stab you in the back to do so - they will without blinking. I can't wait to retire and leave this mess behind. Job security should not be this hard. 

I really wish the main guys would visit the plant unannouced. But that will never happen.

i learned that communication is always important. any small distraction could cost someone their life or serious injury when safety is involved. they lack communication and  training for new employees, meaning certain Training on how equipment should be operated and handled. Most employees do not know the risk or fully know the correct process on how to deal with things. It is pretty much they want you to pick up and run with the ball without knowing the rules to the game. The hardest part of the job is working with people who have been there for a long time and take shortcuts with disregard to your safety. As well as other coworkers who really don't care about anything walking around boastful not being a team player in any case. The best part of the job other than the pay was the coworkers that worked hard and made the teams effort a little easier.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Some great people work at the company.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management is typically ineffective and unskilled when it comes to training and developing their employees.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They are trying to create a better culture; however, there is resistance. There are enough managers who do not practice the new organizational cultural norms that there is a disconnect between management and their employees.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Varies from day to day. Full of creative problem-solving. Interacting with employees daily. Working to meet production goals daily.

There are great people in the foundry. Mid level managers are hard working, fair, and understanding. 

Upper management runs the company in a militaristic fashion, including unnecessary discipline letters for minor offenses that reduces employee morale and quality output. 

There is micromanagement (lots of useless meetings, lengthily report requirements, etc.) combined with a lack of empathy for mid level managers who are simply being overworked and doing their best. 

It would be helpful if upper management let their leaders lead, and employed trust in them. I believe this would reduce the turnover rate and increase productivity. 

I enjoyed working for McWane cast iron pipe for many years I was given the opportunity to advance in management and production and safety quality and my experience overall was outstanding the management and the staff and the production of people I worked around with great people they gave me a chance to learn and grow they didn't hold me back as long as I was willing to learn they were willing to teach me and I was rewarded and compensated for my growth inside the production.

Recently the VP of the company moved to Utah and it's well known the VP and plant manager hate each other. As a result, **** rolls down hill and has made work miserable, trying to keep up with impossible standards the pm sets so they don't get fired by the VP. And say goodbye to you're weekends too. If you're a workaholic, great. If not and look forward to spending time with family on the weekends, plan otherwise. And expect to work the night of on holidays if you do graves. Attendance is the most strict I've ever seen. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The comraderie, it was like everyone cared about everyone else. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not getting enough info from direct supervisor for task at hand.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family oriented. Safety first. Everyone looking out for each other.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Happy, enjoyable work days. Pleasant surroundings. Friendly coworkers. Some tight schedules, mostly relaxed.

McWane is a private company, so many rules and regulations we had to follow in the public sector don't necessarily apply. They do like to hire management positions from external versus promoting from within, and the IT department is run very lean, with 5 infrastructure people to support 3000 users across 7 countries. 

I loved the autonomy given to perform the job. My management team was excellent.

Mcwane Ductile Ohio is a relatively great place to work very motivating and good pay for the work you do . Everyone there is encouraging you to do better and is a great place to start out and get some experience for an entry level iron worker . 
Although it has its ups it also has its downs , with the demand for ductile iron pipe dwindling down this has begun to take a tole on Mcwane having to decrease the amount of employees they have causing a lay-off but other than that it is a great place to work and I highly recommend checking it out .

What is the best part of working at the company?
I really like my job it was relaxed but faced paced at the same time no micro management as long as you did your job.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Knowing if your gonna get laid off.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Relaxed and people got along pretty well

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I used a tow motor to dump Slagle and was outside all day. Or used a rivet buster to break up slag and iron

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