production supervisor

quality engineer

production worker

supervisor

product engineer

Multimatic Inc

So let me start off by saying I worked here for quite a bit, but Im good on disclosing all my info, and will keep some info vague as I dont trust some people there.

When it comes to management 
Supervisors, good...some much better then others and keep in mind..THEY ARE SUPERVISORS not your work mate.

Now, plant managers...yes there is 2 of them

One, is about as authoritarian "do as I say just because, but dont do as I do" and just plain is awful to deal with, cringe worthy.

And the other is more laid back, talks to people with genuine interest and atleast trys to hear ya out or work with you or indulge an idea for betterment.

It seems like.....this place literally does things to make it even less productive,  bureaucratic,  micro manage, etc..etc
They claim to really want your success, but part of their terms is that you always put them first.....so, very conflicting.

If you have any intellectual capicity higher then the typical Jacksonite, you'll probably be shunned.
But if you can be a good little monkey, shut up and dont think different or outside the box to improve things....you are golden!

If GM shuts down for any reason
They shut down, their sole customer is only GM at this plant! So, keep that in mind.

There is no ladder to move up
Once you run a machine, good chances are you will be running that same machine like a 12 year old asian sweat shop worker for the remainder of however long you last 

Turnover rate on their employees is the worst Ive ever seen....for a reason

Now, the place is pretty clean qnd theres some friendly family like things happening
But those dont outweigh the downsides.

Its a good place to make some cash, maybe get some expierence in things but definitely not a long term career place
As not only is it awful with the things I mentioned, but the sheer fact of ....relying on GM for main business speaks loud.

Money is sub par for the area
Good if you are less experienced,  but its about slightly over cost of living so it will take you YEARS to fully save, invest, etc..etc still....but its better then most of other Jacksons rates.

I for one value quality of life over money so....guess its all about perspective.

So, there ya have it
Just an honest description that isnt fueled by being disgruntled.

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Big FYI for you newbies to the shop world
WEAR PROPER CLOTHING
DONT SAG PANTS
STEEL TOES
SAFETY GLASSES
etc 

Its not a daycare

At the Butler location, pay and benefits are good, safety is average, below at times. Most work is simple but machinery breaks down and leaks often, can make jobs hard. The company is okay to some.  Much turnover is due to high summer heat, low quality applicants, constant last-minute daily overtime, lack of repairs, harsh and/or intentional improper training of newcomers, blatant favoritism (among other subtle "isms") and double standards, belittling and bullying, shooting the messenger, malicious cliques, jealousy, childish popularity contests, lying, backstabbing, scheming middle school tactics and trickery, imbalance of miserable coworkers, and much more. You will most likely have to clean up after and/or make up for lazy favorites and previous shifts - a common unresolved burden to good workers. New supervisors and team leads often turn bad if they weren't already. The 3years+ workers call it Drinking The Multimatic KoolAid. Must be common. 
HR tries to resolve problems and will listen, PM has open-door policy and tries to help, but social problems remain abundant and the worse-than-middle school cliques among floor level management allow for power-tripping, condescension, and mistreatment without consequences when higher level supervisors are not around. May not be worth the pay. Some efforts to change are being made, so check the most recent feedback for possible signs of improvement before applying and come with extremely thick skin and high confidence if you want to last more than 30-60 days.

I was hired into this company told I would be a translator. If they tell you that to get you to want to work there, do not believe them.  I was not the only one that was told this when being hired in, and you never get the opportunity to translate. It’s just regular factory line work. The lady that hired me in through leader staffing also told me that if we were unhappy to let her know and she would intercede and help us but she completely disregarded all of my concerns. (On top of the fact she lies about the job title). If you are working on a machine and it breaks down so you are unable to hit goal for the hour the supervisors and team leads get upset with you and the mechanics, because with down time you are unable to hit your rate goal for the hour. I believe it’s absurd that they treat the employees the way they do for their robots or machinery breaking down, as though it is the humans fault. You also only get 75% of your break because they don’t let you leave your station until it’s after the time for break and you have to return at least 2 minutes before your break time is over. The most enjoyable part of this job was friendly coworkers, but even the most optimistic ones agreed that the way things are ran are terribly wrong. I do not typically write reviews about this kind of stuff or anything negative but I am deeply concerned for the people searching for jobs as I was, and being manipulated into believing it’s an incredible opportunity. 

Lots and lots of mandatory OT, which is either before or after your daily shift, sometimes both, plus the weekend, which most of the time you don’t know until your either walking out the door or about to. Makes having a personal life or making any plans impossible. Management and HR are both terrible. Management have no clue how to work anything on the floor, set impossible production goals (hence all the OT), keep staff short handed, won’t get machinery properly worked on to run properly, so they took away breaks to try and make up for that....didn’t work.  I’m sure there is more, but you get the point. HR are not there for the employees at all, only there for the company, and they make up their own policies as they go.  If they don’t like something in the handbook that is suppose to benefit the employee, they will change it to suit themselves. I’m NOT a disgruntled employee by any means, I used to love my job, however all the changes have stifled any of those feelings or I was just blind to it all, hard to tell. Many people are seeking employment elsewhere. The pay is decent for the area, not for the industry.....but not enough to be thrown under the bus on a daily basis. If it tells you anything else they will shut down production to clean if the big man is coming to visit just to impress him, never mind you’re already probably behind.

Employees give great ideas for improvement in everyones lives and literally get pushed to the side with no responses while working in poor conditions because they don't want to put any money into their processes. They spend all their money on the comfortability of their management and appearances while the parts crib is bare, work force can't even get 40 hours of work and machines run on band aids and zip ties. They would rather make Ford and Jeep buy new equipment than fix what they have so they have no debt. They promise a bunch of pay raises, bonuses, and other opportunities, but give any excuse to not give anything. They will give more bs answers on when it'll come, then let you wait months on end with no results. 

I have worked at several Tier 1 Automotive companies and this is by far the cleanest, most up to date facility I have worked in.  The people are very pleasant and the work on the floor is fairly easy for what we pay our Production team members (starting at $17.44).  
As far as my job, I feel like we get the support we need and the tools we need to do our job,especially since the company spent the extra money to install SAP and write special reports for the plants as needed.
We are not micro-managed which is a mistake many companies/managers make.
We are no longer wearing mandatory full uniforms, we now can wear Jeans and a Multimatic shirt which is a bonus also (although I don't mind the uniforms, keeps me from deciding what to wear in the morning).
They have EXCELLENT benefits, including great insurance and extra holidays.(13)
I personally, would recommend any Multimatic facility both in the US and the States.  


Multimatic uses a scorecard to determine advancement opportunities. Over 40 ytd earning $23 to $32 / hr. They have an open door policy and want all associates to use it when needed or wanted. They do a shout out board to recognize positive acts and are involved in the community. During the pandemic and chip shortage they offered options to take volunteer time  off  OR stay and earn a paycheck doing various tasks OR go on unemployment. They brought in 5 or 6 food trucks over the summer. They invested in 10 ceiling blower units to move air. They don't make commodity products and invest in good custom equipment, but it's not always easy to keep it running 100%. It's manufacturing with 350 associates in Indiana weather, so par for the course in other aspects.

Management is poor in more than one area of the facility. Training is practically non-existent. The workforce is usually stressed due to last minute OT demands. Not uncommon to work weekends and run out of supplies at the beginning of standard workweek. Power lift truck traffic is fast and sometimes haphazard. During my time there atleast 10 FT operators left or were fired in 1 year period. Poor training and extreme demand to cover all cells led to this unsafe condition.  Operators and general plant population are exposed to weld fumes from poor or no ventilation. Arc flash from welders or weld repair is a common risk. I think you get the idea. Decent pay to get some cash and run.

A great collection of intelligent and down to earth people.
It feels good working so closely with huge F1 teams, and the points system for earning company rewards keeps you motivated.
There are a lot of groups that hang out together after work, and this can feel a little exclusive at times, but their general warmth doesn't make you think twice about such things, and you are included as much as is seemly.

Job advancement isn't what you'll most likely achieve here, unless you're truly exceptional, and push yourself.
Everyone is willing to help if you should need it, so never be afraid to ask for it.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Very easy going company to work for.  Management is nice and not uppity, easy to talk to and good listeners.  Been with the company now 3 years and have enjoyed most all of my time here.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Putting on and organizing smooth large company, multi day events.  While I enjoy it, it is both stressful and enjoyable managing these types of tasks.  It's all in the details and the happiness of the attendees in the end.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Laid back and pretty casual.  Most people wear company logo attire.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Managing the building and making sure everyone and everything is running smoothly and happy.

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