support staff

mig and tig welder

team leader

shipping and receiving clerk

production associate

NEWMAN TECHNOLOGY

Typical day as a production associate in the tube bending facility involves the observation and operation of CNC bending machines, loading parts into presses and/or cut saws, and taking measurements to ensure quality. Quality and production output is logged on computers.

The tube facility is notably more relaxed than the main production facility. Because there is no robotic welding, the temperature is a bit more manageable. Mostly clean working environment, but be prepared to track home metal shavings and some benders have oil leaks which can make for a messy afternoon depending on how your machine is running that day.

Upper management seems respectful of employees, but there is a disconnect between the front office and the individual department leads. In tube bending, it's a bit like roulette - you never seem to know if you're working 8, 9, or 10 hours... possibly more, depending on production requirements. You will find out on Thursday afternoon if you are working the weekend, in theory, but be prepared to be asked on Friday evening if production demands are not being met. We call it being "voluntold," as in you are told that you are volunteering your time.

Department leads also have favorite employees. Be prepared to be put on lines that are extremely faced paced with a lot of overtime while you watch other associates stand around and talk or clean because their lines are running slow. It can be frustrating if you're not in with the "old boys club." If leadership is having a rough day, be prepared to be talked down to and cussed at. The workplace culture, perhaps because metal fabrication is perceived as a 'manly' profession, is rough around the edges. You are paid well to be there so the standards should be high.

Training is lackluster. Thankfully, most associates are great people and are willing to help you out. Quality standards are constantly in flux. Some days you'll be told to scrap out anything remotely bad, (ie. dented, deformed, cut too short, etc.) and other times you'll be told that there's not enough time to keep adjusting and tuning the equipment to get rid of visual defects so just run them. We have ID/OD gages on most lines, some times a gage will not go and you will be instructed to continue running but to perform the hourly quality checksheet as if it is good. Stressful, and this sort of inconsistency can be attributed to the lack of quality recognition for NTI as a whole.

There is no QC personnel for the tube facility. Team support will instruct you on what is and is not passable. Those standards are often judgement calls which can change, depending on who looks at it and what type of demand there is for the part from your process at that moment.

As for the most enjoyable part of the job? It's easily the people you work with. The tube facility is a tight knit group. Many associates have been there for many years and know most of the operations well. Most associates are willing to help you out, because they know what it's like to be struggling on a harder lines. People are friendly. Even the leads, who will hold you accountable for mistakes, are good people and are simply trying to get the best out of the individuals under their command. If you are around long enough to get hired in, there's great benefits. Typically two shutdowns per year, as is to be expected with the automotive industry. NTI also has in the past held events such as golfing or bowling outings, and because everyone is so nice these are fun events if those types of activities interest you.

If you have to work, Newman is overall a great place to be. Unless your education will allow you to make a skilled trade salary, NTI pay is fantastic for the area. Management has zero tolerance for harassment. The work is mostly clean. Safety is taken seriously! Light curtains, emergency stop buttons, machine guarding, lockout/tagout hazardous energy training. Most of the time, I leave work with a sense of purpose and a smile. I do recommend Newman for anyone looking to work in a manufacturing factory environment but be aware of the caveats listed above because, like all jobs, there are some tricky things you'll have to work around.

A Typical Day
A day at Newman Technology typically involves aiming for strict production goals and maintaining quality checks while collaborating with teammates. After a quick morning briefing, you gather any necessary materials or tools, then focus on tasks such as operating machinery, inspecting parts, and following safety procedures.

What I Learned
I picked up valuable skills in efficiency, attention to detail, and communication. Working with modern manufacturing equipment also sharpened my troubleshooting abilities and time-management skills. Learned a great deal when it comes to the robotic machine and jig machine. Huge plus.

Management
Management, while generally organized, sometimes lacks consistent communication. Issues with certain machines are occasionally patched up rather than fully resolved. The pressure to meet daily production rates can be tough and physically demanding, especially with subpar ergonomics. 

Workplace Culture
Teamwork is strong overall—colleagues usually step in to assist each other. Regular meetings help everyone stay aligned with production goals. Mutual respect among coworkers fosters a mostly positive atmosphere.

Hardest Part
High-turnover lines can be both physically and mentally draining. Office politics and favoritism can block advancement opportunities, and the “get in line and wait” approach often discourages those hoping to move up. Training and ergonomics could use some HUGE!!!!! improvement, and there’s little incentive for further education. Advise... learn to invest and educate yourself outside of this company work and to grow and not needing validation from anyone. You'll thank yourself.

Most Enjoyable
Watching the finished products roll out and seeing everyone’s contributions come together is rewarding. The camaraderie among coworkers helps balance the demanding workload, making certain parts of the job genuinely enjoyable.

Great place to work if you don't have any interest in seeing your family. 10 hour work days, Monday through Friday with mandatory overtime - which gets scheduled Friday, Saturday and often Sunday. Plan accordingly, because this place works a lot of overtime.

Second shift starts at 4 PM during the standard work week. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (2nd Shift) starts at 2:30 PM. This means you leave at 2:30 in the morning on Thursday and return to work at 2:30 PM the next day. Bizarre management decision that was never explained to us. Good luck getting anything done around the house on those days.

I've been working overtime consistently for five months now and we're actually getting further behind on the shipping schedule. There's zero transparency here so no one knows how much longer we're going to be required to keep putting in 56 hour work weeks.

Overtime gets posted the day before the end of the week which means if you make plans for the "weekend," you'll probably be forced to cancel them often.

As the company is currently, it's great for short term employment if you need money. Get in, put some money into savings, and get the experience you need to move on to some place that isn't going to work you until you're burned out.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great place to work. Company really goes above and beyond for thier associates. Company willingly helps associates with employee disaster /emergency fundraisers, out of pocket for medical voluntarily, has christmas parties for the kids with presents and gives associates meals several times a year. As long as you come in and work with giving your best, you will have no problems. For a company that strives on quality products and excellence for performance, great place to apply and get on the team.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Overtime due to manpower. People showing up 2 days then quits causing spots needing to be filled.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great business practices as well as strong quality values to meet customer satisfaction. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
To apply safety and quality standards to achieve customer demands.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I worked at Newman for 16 years. I have nothing but good things to say about them. They have some of the best procedures to make sure the customers get high quality parts on time. Also their safety is top notch to other manufacturers. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Downtime. Everything depends on keeping machines running. When one goes down your playing catch up the rest of the shift. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Team work. Newman is a team based atmosphere. You and co-workers must work together to reach your daily goals. Which for me was the best part.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Like any other manufacturer. Go in do your checks. Run parts for the day and go home. It’s pretty simple process. Just be a team player do your job and everything falls into place.

Overall, I enjoyed the challenges of working for this company. The vast majority of the employees were hard working and efficient. I did have the opportunity to learn to operate many different machines. Most of the employees were very friendly and had good attitudes. There was a consistent problem with running out of parts needed to make production quotas. This , of course led to workers needing to be moved frequently, excessive overtime to catch up when the parts came in, workers coming in at 4:00am only to stand around because there were no parts to work with. This, along with other problems at the plant, eventually led to lost contracts, due to late shipments, and most of the plant being laid off. The most enjoyable part of the job was the challenge of the fast pace and attention to detail needed to make production quotas. The pay was also good.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The hours 6am to 2pm are perfect hours, and the overtime is on the front and the back during certain months.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Learning how to do a different machine everyday, each day if you don't do a machine within your assigned dept they ship you the other department all the time. Don't want to show you how to work the machines they want to do the work themselves. And if you call out twice as a temp o
In your first 90 days they'll find anything to fire you for.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great friendly mature people very nice work culture with no drama.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Putting machine parts in a clamp to be welded at a robotic cell by the push of a button or going to other departments to work a new machine and you must know how to change robot tips.

Was good when I first started, then went downhill due to covid. All of the managers are stepping down due to too many expectations and not enough support from those in the office. Had to come in at 2 and 4 am for mandatory overtime, and would get written up if you refuse. Some departments have to work 7 days a week, with almost max hours. If you need supplies or parts to do your job managers complain they have to get it for you. Bad communication between departments, so parts don't get made on time. 
A lot of turn over, especially if you are a welder, they expect you to get parts made well, with very little training.
Get hired on after work 90 days, not 90 days from start date. Still don't get pto for a year after you are hired on.
Wrongfully fire people for missing days even when it's excused by doctors notes.

My time spent at Newman Tech was time well spent! The facilities were new so it was a nice, climate controlled environment with easy access to facilities such as exits, restrooms and the break room. The majority of office and floor management were great to work with, especially HR and the Plant President who always went out of their way to say hello on a daily basis. The work was quick paced but not difficult though the training process was a little lacking. My one gripe from my experience was that some safety training and features were lacking but this was being resolved as time went on. I feel Newman is a good place to work with great people for the most part and If I had stayed in the state of Alabama I would have continued my employment with the company.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Tbh nothing the people there are rude and nasty towards they employees!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working with the rude employees teams leads plant supervisor!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Boring work environment…I thought working at newmans would’ve been a good thing but it’s not….you gotta be quiet like you sitting in a library!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It’s always something…..every day it’s a different problem how we’re doing something wrong just not enough training then train you for 1 day and expect you to have it correct!

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Support staff 2 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
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Team leader 1 salary reported	$19.75 per hour
Shipping and receiving clerk 1 salary reported	$20.77 per hour
Production associate 1 salary reported	$20.77 per hour

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