machine operator

tool and die maker

press operator

material handler

assembler

North American Stamping Group

I have worked there for 5 yrs.  I  was excited and I loved my job when I first started.  Although, time went on and I've had enough.  As a company, it has dramatically decreased.  They can't keep employees for very simple reasons.  They don't pay enough.  They give out raises to people who don't work for it, it's all favoritism.  Seniority is out the window.  The new people get a $1000 bonus for working there for less than 6 months.  Nobody else gets a bonus.  They over work their employees with mandatory over time on any day of the week (except Sundays) including holidays in which they don't pay double time for.  They work you like a dog in the summer time when it's hot out with no extra breaks from the heat and have lack of work during winter time.  The paychecks are a joke.  I had to quit because I couldn't make enough to pay my bills.  Management and Human Resources is pathetic.  Anybody can be demoted and lose their pay for just about any reason at all.  People in training will be trained and do the job for months without getting a raise for it.  Employees have to beg for that.  They don't have a handbook, so management makes up the rules as they go, day by day.  And as of quality, one person says it's good the other says it's not.  They don't keep up with stocking up parts to be able to fix the welders. There's people doing things that they're not certified for.  Some people are in positions in which they shouldn't be.  It's bad on the company and bad for the workers who have to deal with it on a daily basis.  You only get 2 breaks now instead of 3.  1 10min break and 1 half hr lunch.  They do that so they won't have to pay for lunches.  They make 2nd shift stay over 45 minutes into the next shift standing around doing absolutely nothing.  People have a name for this place and it's called a joke job. Mainly because it is.  I have seen a lot of people come and go so often, it's not surprising that they quit.  More people quit within the last 6 months than usual.  There has been people within all positions who have been there for 10+ yrs that have quit.  There are plenty of better paying jobs out there with a lot less stress.

The 5s and cleanliness here is unmatched, they do a phenomenal job in that area.  The environment can be demanding but if you come to work every day and produce results, you are rewarded as their compensation scale is one of the best if not the best in the area.

The people you work with know how to have a great time as they have had golf, basketball, and softball tournaments.  They have a massive Christmas party, an additional kids Christmas party, and a company picnic...3 major events a year is pretty strong plus they are committed to doing social activities every month, even if it is just ordering lunch for everyone or cooking out.

The company, especially in Portland, is growing like a weed and they have their very own Tool & Die apprentice program so if you are looking for growth opportunity, this place is 2nd to none in this area in my experience.

I'm indefinitely not impressed with management and being treated human like.  I feel an see favoritism.   Not learning..
The convers training is very poor. I don't think people understand there job as well with tech systems. It seems they want to just shove you on something and not have to deal with training.   Expected to overrun on job. An treated poor if efficiency isn't to the top person level.. I'm not impressed with office response times in dealing with benefits do to tech systems failure. Still no insurance.. 
I see people in positions that should probably be demoted do to bigotry.. 
I don't see proper way of dealing with operational issues out of supervisor fur 3rd as in making sure things run well an good for everyone. Seams to want to get out of it..
I see alot of clueless employees.. I have completely different view compared to when I started.. I only enjoy few people their I worked with..

Training in Lean Manufacturing theory was in-depth and comprehensive, but the company struggled daily to apply the knowledge.  

When my position was eliminated, I was offered a promotion, but declined because I felt that I would not have the support to be successful at the new role. 

My position had a "dotted line" to a second manager, which was very frustrating and confusing, as my two managers were not on the same page. 

I enjoyed the frequent catered trainings, and the company created opportunities to build relationships with managers and support staff from other NASG plants. This included week-long workshops with dinners out.

I found it easy to work with those on the shop floor, but heard frequent complaints about 60-hour weeks. 

On-site health clinic was plus.

Clock in's, Co-worker's complaints about who gets what job. Giving the ideal that nobody is happy. You can tell by the lack of smiles, negative attitudes, no energy what so ever, what kind of day its going to be. The office doesn't communicate with the shift management. They just do whatever to get the job done out the door even if its the wrong way. You'll train the person whos going to replace you. Nobody stays as its a revolving door system in out in out recycling thru workers that has already been employed there 2 to 3 times prior. Clock out's, you're wishing it was Friday time to clock out.

The pay is good.. but your just a number. Fair to rough treatment. It seems all they care about is production numbers. They set unreal goals based on time studies not in reality. They're constantly trying micromanage(the office). They have a special department that is in charge of people logistics in layman's terms. They try to make your job easier but most of the time they dont. Very rarely they do.
Your are treated like a temp when your on 2nd shift as of right now. Your never in the same place twice and you'll be in multiple positions/work centers in one night. It also change at any moment. Its just taxing. Overall it's ok. I wouldn't recommend it at all under the current management.

Company is run well. Numerous locations throughout North America. Amazing Apprentice programs for tool and die and press operators. Training is available and provided.  Strong growth over the last few years even through a pandemic. Top pay for manufacturing atmosphere.  Would highly recommend NASG as a good place to work and a stable place to work.   

Been here awhile. It never gets better. Advancement opportunities are only given to people who know someone that works there. You have to have a schedule flexible to work not family live. They work u 6 days a week. Sometimes 7 days a week. Want u to preform multiple tasks without compensation.. management is terrible no matter what department your in.. people are miserable no matter what day it is.. I get its a job but when there is not 1 day of enjoyment and dread coming in there is a problem. 

The management are very unprofessional and dont know what there jobs entail. They promote whoever is available for open management positions instead of hiring competent personel. Management will tell you that your great and you deserve a raise but you'll never get one. Unless your buddies with the supervisor. They prefer to level up less qualified individuals over their best employees. Ridiculous place to work! Keep looking, there is better places and better opportunity out there

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Machine operator 6 salaries reported	$20.55 per hour
Tool and die maker 22 salaries reported	$33.51 per hour
Press operator 1 salary reported	$25.66 per hour
Material handler 1 salary reported	$19.80 per hour
Assembler 2 salaries reported	$22.46 per hour

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