machine operator

assembler

saw operator

wiring engineer

wire harness assembler

PROTOMET CORPORATION

I worked in the Wire Harness assembly management was good. Coworkers for the most part were cool to work with. I learned pretty quickly from the training. Each harness has its own Time estimate on how long it should take, usually those times were met more than not. Usually if they weren't its because we would run out of parts to finish it, which my team lead in the mean time  had me run other stuff needed to send out till we got parts. Pay was okay to start only thing that sucked was yearly raises only... unless you moved up which in wire there was plenty of opportunity which my manager would encourage. It is a good raise too and fairly easy to get. Overtime wasn't mandatory usually voluntarily unless we fell behind which sometime would happen but it wasn't too bad for the most part besides more money in my pocket. I would still be there but they decided to move the wire harness to Rockwood which is too far for my liking. 

For this company to have been around for over a decade. The way management does things. It's like they just started out. You do not have PTO until you have worked there for over a year. Every Machine operating job is in cramped confined space so it's hard to work.What you do if you are a machine operator is tightening, and loosening bolts. The work is so repetitive you are already bored before you clock in.The aluminum is sharp after being machined. So when they go through a third party vendor to keep it stocked with protective gloves. They completely run out. So your hands are getting cut to pieces. It's such a fast paced environment that you will get a short, and brief training session. Due to the work load on everyone is alot. So better hope you catch on fast. There is some positives. You get paid weekly, and they have competitive wages.

Protomet is the best place to work for an engineer in all of East TN. The products are top notch and the company is always innovating and pursuing new technology. The leadership team is almost exclusively engineers and the engineering mindset permeates all aspects of the company. They cater to the marine industry which creates a very fast paced work environment with very little red tape. If you've ever thought about starting your own company this is the place for you. Every engineer is given the autonomy and resources to direct their path in the company and rewarded accordingly through advancement opportunities and a generous profit sharing program.

Protomet is a great company to work for.  The owner's belief in the ability of the team and focus on continuous improvement creates a work environment that is highly productive yet flexible.  Each person is given the freedom, tools, and support to create great things and new ideas are always welcome.  Focusing on the marine industry creates opportunities to create interesting and exciting products for the outdoor sports market.  The benefits for the company are great as well!

Easy work. Hours are great. Management sucks. they are very flexible when it comes to work hours. you don't work crazy hours like most factories around here. but a huge problem is with management. the higher ups have no clue what we are dealing with while team leaders and supervisors basically lie to their faces saying things are good. they need to really pay attention before they loose a lot of employees. like they say, people don't quit their jobs, they quit their bosses.

I worked there for 4 years it's an okay place to work if you in desperate need of a job or to let be your first factory job. As long you have a good attitude , management will work with you the best they can ,like if one department , don't fit you , they'll put you in a department that will..  when they fire someone it's because they pushed thing with their attitude or poor attendance. So if you have a good attitude and willing to work you could retire from there .

I enjoy a wide variety of responsibilities in my role. Coming from highly structured automotive manufacturing, I appreciate the wide range of opportunities I can solve every day and the freedom and autonomy to make my area the best it can be. Leadership is transparent, holds high expectations, and rewards excellent work!

Protomet is a unique place to settle down and make a career. The people are cool and the company is on a great trajectory. Management is always buying new equipment so there's always ways to gain new skills and rise up in the company.

They will tell you want you want to hear about how great they are and what a great place it is to work to get you in the door and then it all changes. They will work you like a dog with almost no training and expect you to get it right,complain about you if you need time off, pile all the work on one person. If you're not in their little 
"Management gang" you don't exist.


The amount of freedom capable at Protomet is unparalleled. Any idea can become a reality. Leadership and operators want to move to one common goal: innovation. The driven are rewarded with the results of their implementations. Truly a wonderful experience to be a part of the team.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Machine operator 2 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour
Assembler 1 salary reported	$26.00 per hour
Saw operator 2 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Wiring engineer 1 salary reported	$81,250 per year
Wire harness assembler 1 salary reported	$18.00 per hour

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