assembler

cnc machinist

saw operator

machine operator

packaging operator

OPW, a Dover Company

Poor management. Very dishonest will tell you whatever you want to hear at the moment to get you to leave  them alone but you'll never see the results. When I started they told everyone who was hired we would have two weeks paid vacation day 1 witch was a lie we were given two days. Didn't find out until people took vacation and weren't paid for it. They promise training that will never happen. Raises that don't happen. Maintenance is probably the worst department ive ever seen. Most of the equipment in the weld shop is broken or poorly maintained and when it's not working it's up to you to fix with no assistance from maintenance. When asked why something you need to do your job is not working yet they just say their "waiting on parts" if you like doing poor quality work and being able to come to work and be lazy all day you'll be fine but if you take pride in your job do not work here or I'm afraid you'll loose your mind. It's very mind numbing. Quality of parts produced is horrible because management  picks favorites  to  listen to that don't know what their  doing.  You can't try to tell them any way other than the way they think it should be done even if it's obviously not working properly. 
 Hamilton is second to none and I wouldn't be surprised if the plant is moved again or shut down within 5 years.

Working at OPW was a rewarding experience. The collaborative environment fosters innovation and encourages employees to share ideas. Management is approachable and genuinely values feedback, creating a culture of open communication. The training and development opportunities are impressive, enabling employees to enhance their skills and advance in their careers.

The work-life balance is commendable, with flexible hours that support personal commitments. Additionally, the company promotes a strong sense of community through team-building activities and social events, which enhance camaraderie among colleagues.

However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in streamlining some internal processes that can occasionally lead to inefficiencies. Overall, OPW was a great place to work, offering a supportive atmosphere and opportunities for professional growth. I appreciate being part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and making a positive impact in our industry. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a dynamic workplace.

Opw started out as a decent place to work it was 10 hour shifts 4 days a week Friday's but they change the shift change management management cares more about production rather than quality they make you go to Integrity meetings but seem to lack Integrity themselves and somewhat I guess it's poor taste to leave a bad review for job but to be honest with you I really would not recommend anybody to work there unless you really just need a job you start out there as a temp and it takes a little over a year to get hired on there's not much room for advancement usually people who are pretty chummy with management usually get the first picks for the jobs My overall rating for opw 2 out of 5

when working for OPW, they do allow you to get your feet wet in the field but they expect your whole life to be theirs. in a typical day, you are faced with techs, salesmen and end users that may have little or no knowledge of how a computer works let alone the systems that the company provides. you will end up dealing with a tech installing a new system to one that is fixing another to an end user that is learning how to use the system or clear an alarm.I have learned that you need to find a way to balance the way you handle the computer illiterate with the ones that are 12 steps ahead of where you are coming in. the hours are great but the number of calls and the expectations from management are the challenging parts.

The nice thing, about it is that there are many tools to work, with and very good quality of them and the work is made easy, without much effort.
Co-workers are, very helpful, and provide guidance, and help if needed, and you feel like you've known, them for a long time.
When any, work tool fails, including computers, the maintenance, staff, always immediately looks for a solution, to any, difficulty.

If I could give half a star I would. Extremely bad upper management! They only care about numbers and you are easily replaceable. The goals for production are set way too high. I was an assembler and they constantly wrote me up just to kick me out the door in the end. I did more than what I should have for the low pay they gave me. I NEVER called out and was constantly moved from place to place without complaining. There is a lot of favoritism shown for certain races and if you're black expect to be treated differently. They have a strict no cell phone policy in the building. You have to go outside just to use your phone. Also expect to burn up in the summertime because they have absolutely no air conditioners, only fans.


What is the best part of working at the company?
Most of the time you work by yourself with minimum supervision. You can wear a headpiece while working. And the job is super easy.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Having nothing to do because everything is up to date and 5s was already done in the work area.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's very comfortable. Everyone does what they're supposed to be working on and the manager is always available when needed. It's a friendly environment.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Clock in and start where I left off the previous day.

Managed through cells not by managers that know what the job consist of. One mananger manages above ground one below ground. Purchasing, Quality,engineering, cell supervisors fall under the same management. Manager only wants products out the door. No care nor understanding of any of the actual jobs to make it happen. How can you manage purchasing or other jobs when you have no understanding of The MRP nor purchasing ,QA or how other jobs work.
In 28 years I've never worked for a manager that knew absolutely nothing about my field that I've been employed in most of my life but was responsible for it.

Absolutely poorly run company. Not one higher up had a clue how to run the company. The management truly does not care about their employees. The best way to get a head here is to be a yes man, they love that. We all joked if you can not do your job they will promote you just like their shipping lead. They claim to care about safety but turn a blind eye constantly. Even when employees threaten other employees nothing is done. Stay away the pay is well below average especially for what they demand from you. You know it’s bad when HR literally just walks out 

Operations and management is incohesive at best. Communications are sporadic and documentation is virtually nonexistent. The air of the establishment is one of self-serving and egomaniacle undermining. Favoritism runs rampant and labor representation is paltry and without backbone. The typical day is one looking over ones shoulder for the metaphorical knife in the back that will inevitably be coming. Co-workers are not at all. They are back-biting and egocentric. Every man for themselves. The hardest part of this job was coming in in the morning...best part of the day was going home.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Assembler 16 salaries reported	$17.43 per hour
Cnc machinist 2 salaries reported	$29.00 per hour
Saw operator 6 salaries reported	$15.71 per hour
Machine operator 6 salaries reported	$15.63 per hour
Packaging operator 5 salaries reported	$16.95 per hour

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